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Hospitality and Racing February Newsletter 2026
Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026–28 and Liquor & Gaming NSW 2026 Regulatory Priorities Ex-licensee of Tamworth pub banned after patron placed in coma Former Ivy licensees banned for failing to record incidents Club Marconi official banned and fined for fraud Gaming venue licensee convicted for ATM allowing cash withdrawals from credit cards Venues urged to prioritise student safety during O-Week 2026 Moree Regulatory Roadshow Update on the review of varied gaming machine shutdown hours The role of the inspector Webinar on live music incentives and venue upgrade grants Alcohol Marketing and Water Safety
New guidance material released: The Role of the Inspector
We have released new information titled The Role of the Inspector, to help industry stakeholders and community members better understand what L&GNSW inspectors do and how they support compliance across the state.
Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026-28 and Regulatory Priorities 2026
We have published the Hospitality and Racing Strategy 2026–28, alongside our new Liquor & Gaming NSW annual Regulatory Priorities, setting a clear path for reducing harm, supporting responsible industry growth, and meeting evolving community expectations.
Gaming venue licensee convicted of allowing cash withdrawals from credit cards
The licensee of an Artarmon hotel which operates gaming machines has been convicted, fined and ordered to pay legal costs totalling $32,000 for operating an ATM with credit access.
Venues urged to prioritise student safety during O-Week 2026
With O-Week starting from this week, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is encouraging licensed venues to help create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for students kicking off their university journey.
Club Marconi official banned and fined for fraud
Club officials are being reminded of their legal obligations and the importance of good governance after the former secretary and CEO of a large Western Sydney club was banned for 12 months and fined $11,000 for dishonest and fraudulent conduct.
Two former Ivy licensees banned for failing to record incidents
Two former licensees of the Ivy venue in Sydney’s CBD have been handed one-year bans for failing to record multiple cases of severe intoxication following an investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW).
Licensee banned after patron with a blood alcohol level of 0.33 falls and suffers head injury
The former licensee of a Tamworth Hotel has been banned from holding a liquor licence for one year after a heavily intoxicated patron was placed in an induced coma after he fell and hit his head.
End of an era: last drinks for remaining lockout laws
Exactly 12 years since the lockout laws were announced and began damaging Sydney’s night-time economy, the Minns Labor Government is removing the final major lockout conditions, including the 3:30am ‘last drinks’ rule.
40,000 hospitality workers trained to make NSW venues safer from sexual harassment and assault
More than 40,000 hospitality workers across NSW have completed the updated Australian-first Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course in the seven months since prevention of sexual harassment and prevention of sexual assault training was added, marking a major milestone to making licensed venues safer for staff and patrons.