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Licensing options for NSW producer/wholesalers
Do you operate under more than one producer/wholesaler liquor licence? Depending where your licences are located, there may be opportunities to streamline your licensing arrangements and create greater flexibility for future growth.
Cronulla restaurant former owner banned for five years following harassment of workers
The former owner of OG’s Kitchen & Bar in Cronulla has been banned from holding a liquor licence or being involved in managing licensed venues for five years after the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) found he was not a fit and proper person to hold positions of responsibility in the liquor industry.
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter September 2026
Read the latest updates with key announcements, regulatory updates and information relevant to industry and stakeholders to stay informed.
Special event extended trading – Rugby League World Cup additional matches
The Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon. David Harris MP, has approved four additional 2026 Rugby League World Cup matches for special event extended trading under the Liquor Act 2007.
More NSW Government vibrancy reforms commence
More changes to the NSW liquor laws to further support a thriving and vibrant night-time economy commenced on 4 September 2026.
Signage requirements for the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
Liquor & Gaming NSW has released signage to support venues that adopt the voluntary Code of Practice: Facial Recognition Technology in hotels and clubs (the Code) .
NSW Government announces Gaming Reform Package
The NSW Government is delivering on a key election commitment with the next and most comprehensive tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and putting tougher rules around the way gambling is promoted and marketed.
Stronger protections in major NSW gambling reform
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on a key election commitment with the next and most comprehensive tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and putting tougher rules around the way gambling is promoted and marketed.
Keeping live music venues alive as cost crunch hits
Live music venues facing rising costs and falling revenues in regional and metropolitan NSW are getting support from the Minns Labor Government for vital stage, sound, planning and cost cutting works.
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter August 2026
Read the latest updates with key announcements, regulatory updates and information relevant to industry and stakeholders to stay informed.