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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.
Updated Liquor Promotion and Intoxication Guidelines to support patron safety
The Intoxication Guidelines and Prevention of Intoxication Guidelines have been updated to reflect the exemption which allows licensees and staff to exercise discretion to allow intoxicated patrons to remain on licensed premises where necessary for medical assistance or to arrange transport off the premises.
Regulator targets emerging social media risks linked to alcohol-related harm
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is warning licensed venues about emerging social media trends that may contribute to alcohol-related harm and undermine responsible service obligations.
Rabbitohs remind Aboriginal youth to focus on the game, not the punt
Indigenous Rabbitohs players are reminding Aboriginal young people to focus on the game, not the punt in a social media campaign that encourages conversations around gambling harm.
Seven Hills RSL General Manager banned for five years following Liquor & Gaming investigation
The General Manager of Seven Hills RSL, who received more than $280,000 in undisclosed cash payments from a club contractor, has been banned from holding office in NSW registered clubs for five years following a Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) investigation.