Smoking Bans in Licensed Premises - Update - Blacktown Workers Club Court of Appeal Success Background - In our August Licensing Law Update we gave a summary of the position of smoking bans in licensed premises and referred to a case which had been determined in the Supreme Court of NSW involving the Blacktown Workers Club. The outcome of that case was a determination that the smoking terrace provided by the Club was an enclosed place for the purposes of the legislation because more... Smoking Bans in Licensed Premises The Smoke-free Environment Act was passed in 2000 to regulate smoking in public places, and to prohibit smoking in some public places. In 2004 amendments were made which impacted upon licensed premises. Prohibitions on smoking indoors on licensed premises were gradually imposed and after 1 July 2007 more... NSW alcohol licensing regime in the context of event risk management Alcohol Culture - Alcohol is an important part of Australian society and culture. As such, most events will involve supply and consumption of alcohol. Consumption of alcohol is expected and catered for at sporting events, music and theatrical performances, restaurants, cinemas and many other public environments more... Recent Developments in Liquor Licensing Law and Impact on Event Management The risks associated with events where alcohol is supplied and consumed are universally known and as a result, there is a significant amount of regulation of the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol in public areas. It is important to have a knowledge of the relevant liquor licensing laws more... "Three Strikes and You're Out" Bill In late June 2011, the Minister announced the proposed "3 Strikes" legislation targeting licensed premises. This concept was part of the policy platform of the then opposition in its election campaign. The Liquor Amendment (3 Strikes) Bill 2011 was introduced to parliament on 22 June 2011 more... Public entertainment in licensed premises update as at 30 October 2009 The New Legislation - On 23 October 2009 the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Entertainment Venues) Regulation 2009 was published along with the State Environmental Planning Policy (Temporary Structures and Places of Public Entertainment) Amendment (Temporary Structures) 2009. The effect of the legislation essentially is more... Public Entertainment in Licensed Premises Background - On 26 October 2007, the Local Government and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Transfer of Functions) Act 2001 (Transfer of Functions Act) commenced. The legislation had the effect of transferring the regulation of places of public entertainment from approvals issued under the Local Government Act more... Liquor Accords - "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?" Formal Recognition in Law - The concept of Liquor Accords is not new, many licensees have experience with or have indeed actively participated in Liquor Accords in the past. So, is there any real difference to the Liquor Accords that you know and are familiar with from past experience more...