LIQUOR & GAMING
Liquor & Gaming Jonathon Root
From the Liquor and Gaming Branch Information on the new venue licensing model, operational from 1 July 2023, can be found at www.gaming.tas.gov.au. This site explains what Licensed Premises Gaming Licence holders need to do to be ready on time. This will also be the place to submit an application for a Venue Licence, from July 2022. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the website for updates as new content is released. Minimise processing delays for applications The Liquor and Gaming Branch processes several thousand applications per year for gaming licences, and liquor licences and permits. It is important to provide information in full when submitting an application. This will ensure applications are processed without delays. An application missing information will not proceed for assessment until the information is supplied. In some cases, a new application may need to be submitted, restarting the assessment period. Applicants are encouraged to review the checklists available on the Liquor and Gaming website. These checklists include a list of information required for a complete application. Annual Liquor Licence Fees now overdue In line with the easing of COVID 19 public health measures, the two-year waiver of liquor licence annual fees covering most licence holders has now ceased. Any outstanding payments should be paid as soon as possible, by no later than 30 April 2022. Fees and payment options can be found on the Liquor and Gaming website > Fees > Licence, permit and accreditation fees.
Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission public consultation The Commission is undertaking a series of consultation activities in 2022 and has written to licence holders directly. Information on how to submit a response is available on the Consultation page of the Liquor and Gaming website. Consultation (current and pending) includes: • The implementation of harm minimisation technology, specifically facial recognition and player card gaming. Consultation is open now, to 5 May 2022. • A new set of draft Rules for CCTV Surveillance Standards. Feedback from gaming licence holders is invited by 20 May 2022. Submissions can be lodged by email to gaming@treasury. tas.gov.au. Introduction of the new Rules is planned for 1 January 2023. •The second reviewof the ResponsibleGambling Mandatory Code of Practice fromMay 2022. The Code was introduced in 2012 to minimise harm from gambling in the Tasmanian community and to make gambling environments safer. Further information will be available closer to May. For further information please contact us By email licensing@treasury.tas.gov.au or gaming@treasury.tas.gov.au or By phone 6166 4040.
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Hospitality Review: April 2022
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