Liquor & Gaming NSW resources

Intoxication and standard drinks guidelines

Access NSW guidelines related to rules on intoxication, and national guidelines on standard drinks.

Part of a series of guidelines, links and resources from Liquor & Gaming NSW about the responsible service of alcohol.

Intoxication guidelines PDF (PDF 157.04KB)

These guidelines provide detailed guidance on what to look out for when someone is intoxicated.

Preventing intoxication (PDF 148.31KB)

These guidelines set out steps for licensees and staff to prevent intoxication on licensed premises.

Standard drinks

The Standard Drinks guide from Department of Health (Australian Government) can be used to help identify how many standard drinks are in different measures and types of beverages.

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Download Intoxication guidelines GL4003 PDF 157.04KB Current as of Tuesday, 06 May 2025.
Download Prevention of intoxication on licensed premises guidelines GL4002 PDF 148.31KB Current as of Tuesday, 25 March 2025.

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Type: Guide
Author: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Publication Date: 13 March 2025

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