Hospitality and Racing News March 2025

Important dates:

• 7 April 2025: Annual liquor licence fee notice issued
• 29 May 2025: Annual liquor licence fee payment due
• 26 June 2025: Last day to pay before licence suspended for non-payment and a late payment fee added
• 25 July 2025: Last day to pay before licence cancelled for non-payment.

Payment options have changed

The option to pay via BPAY is no longer available. Surcharge free payment can be made online, by phone or in person using the details provided on the ALLF fee notice.

Payments can be made using PayID or credit/debit card:

• online
  • Service NSW payment portal
  • Liquor Licence Manager account
• by phone on 1300 024 720
• in person at your nearest Service NSW centre

The licence fee must be paid in full. Partial payments will not be accepted.

Learn more about the payment changes

Changes to the Liquor Promotion, Prevention of Intoxication, and Intoxication Guidelines 

After consulting with stakeholders, Liquor & Gaming NSW has revised the guidelines for Liquor Promotion, Prevention of Intoxication, and Intoxication.

For more information, please read the recently published industry alert about the changes or visit our liquor guidelines page.

Compliance campaign into same day alcohol delivery

Between November 2024 and January 2025, Liquor & Gaming NSW conducted a targeted compliance program focused on same day alcohol delivery (SDAD). Inspectors were deployed across NSW to assess compliance with SDAD requirements, with particular attention given to Responsible Supply of Alcohol Training (RSAT), online ordering procedures, and age and identification verification processes carried out by individual drivers.

Find out more about the compliance campaign

Updates to ILGA Guidelines 3, 6 and 9

The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) publishes guidelines on its website to inform and provide guidance to stakeholders about its processes and the factors it considers when making decisions.

ILGA has amended Guidelines 3, 6 and 9 to reflect updates to legislation, case law, research and procedures.

View the guidelines

Regulatory Roadshow commences 2025 program in Broken Hill

Hospitality and Racing is gearing up to launch its 2025 Regulatory Roadshows, with the first event scheduled for Tuesday 25 March, in Broken Hill.

Senior executives will gather with industry members and local communities, including Aboriginal representatives, to discuss the Government's liquor and gaming reforms and key regulatory priorities.

The 2025 Regulatory Roadshow will also travel to Albury, Central Coast, Ballina/Byron Bay, and Bega throughout the year.

Licensees and industry leaders in the Broken Hill area are encouraged to register to attend.

Have your say on the NSW Government’s Gaming Reforms

Have your say on the rollout of a third-party exclusion scheme and facial recognition technology in hotels and clubs with gaming machines.

Feedback on both initiatives is being sought from stakeholders and the community and will directly inform the design and implementation of these reforms.

Consultation papers on these proposals opened for public comment on Friday 14 February 2025. The closing date has now been extended and will close on Friday 28 March 2025. If you haven’t already, please provide your feedback.

Successful start for the 2025 webinar program 

Liquor & Gaming NSW has kicked off the year with a strong start, hosting five successful webinars that saw over 1,000 stakeholders attend.

The webinars conducted so far this year focused on:

• Hospitality and Racing NSW Regulatory Priorities - January to June 2025
• ClubGRANTS guidelines and key points
• Guidance for new or first-time Licensees and Approved Managers
• Navigating the vibrancy reforms: An overview for councils
• Same day alcohol delivery.

View the 2025 webinars

The Liquor & Gaming NSW website is moving! 

Over the next few months, the Liquor & Gaming NSW website will be moving to its new home on nsw.gov.au

This move is in line with the whole-of-government website strategy which is focused on creating better digital experiences for people in NSW. The updates will ensure faster access to information, an intuitive design, and an all-around smoother experience for you.

Our Corporate and About Us section has just moved and is now live. Take a look at our fresh design and improved functionality!

We will be moving over in stages so stay tuned as we roll out more updates and enhancements over the coming months.

Join us at the Liquor Accord Forum 

Liquor & Gaming NSW is hosting the annual Liquor Accord Forum and invite accord members, or those wishing to connect with their local liquor accord, to register for the event.

When: Wednesday 9 April 2025 from 9:30am to 2:00pm
Where: Aerial Function Centre, Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007

This is your opportunity to hear from your liquor accord colleagues and learn about the great work happening throughout NSW to create vibrant and safer communities. Join us for a day of insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities. Elevate your industry knowledge and be part of this exciting event!

Accord members are encouraged to contact their local liquor accord executive for details about the event. If you aren’t a member of your local liquor accord, find your nearest accord or contact the liquor accords team.

Keep up to date with upcoming Liquor & Gaming NSW Events 

For more information about upcoming events and webinars, visit our events page.

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