Other Changes since the Introduction of the Act

Sale of beer in supermarkets

Since 1 December 1999, supermarkets have been able to sell beer and wine. They are not able to sell spirits including RTD‘Ready to drink’ alcohol drinks, combining a spirit with a carbonated soft drink.'s (pre-mixed drinks).

Sunday trading

Since 1 December 1999 pubs and off-licences have been able to open on Sundays. They are not able to open on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day before 1pm.

An amendment introduced in 2004 enables vineyards to sell their own wine on Easter Sunday.

Host responsibility

From 1 April 2000 the requirements for Host Responsibility were significantly strengthened, including:

Applications

The LLALiquor Licensing Authority (or DLA) must have regard to the criteria for a licence including:

• low-alcohol beverages

• assistance with or information about alternative forms of transport.

Conditions

The LLA (or DLA) can attach a wide range of conditions to on-licences and club licences. For example:

• sale and supply of low-alcohol beverages

• assistance with or information about alternative forms of transport

• any other matters aimed at promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol.

Promotions

Since 1 December 1999 it is an offence to promote the excessive consumption of alcohol. The relevant section follows:

"Every person commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who, being a licensee or manager of licensed premises, does anything in the promotion of the business conducted on the premises, or in the promotion of any event or activity held or conducted on the premises, that is intended or likely to encourage persons on the licensed premises to consume alcohol to an excessive amount."