Liquor & Gaming NSW News

Have you ever worked in the hospitality industry in NSW? Researchers from the University of New South Wales and the University of Melbourne are running a research project to improve understanding of sexual harassment and sexual assault experienced or witnessed by hospitality workers in licensed settings, including venues, festivals and events.

On Tuesday (7 April) Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris officially opened world-class facilities at Scone Race Club as part of a Minns Labor Government investment of $36 million to ensure racing in the Hunter is at full gallop for decades to come.

Trading restrictions apply to licensed premises operating during the Easter and Anzac Day periods.

Harness Racing NSW appointments by NSW Government.

After near decimation during the lockout era, the NSW live music scene is experiencing a surge in venues offering live music and accessing vibrancy incentives including extended trading hours.

The Minns Labor Government continues to reduce gambling harm by delivering on its commitment to remove outdated exemptions that enabled more than 650 pubs and clubs to operate gaming machines during standard shutdown hours.

Reporting issues such as noise complaints about licensed venues, concerns about gaming operations or alcohol service, and licensees and staff failing to ensure a safe environment for patrons and workers is now easier with the launch of a new online contact portal.

The Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow is back on the road this year and visiting Moree on 31 March to begin its statewide tour to engage directly with industry stakeholders.

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to work with industry to develop new harm minimisation measures to combat high risk gambling.

The Code sets out expectations and provides guidance for hotels and clubs to follow when using facial recognition technology (FRT) to help staff identify excluded patrons.