16 Mar 2010
With Good Friday and Anzac Day approaching, licensees are reminded of their trading obligations under the Liquor Control Act 1988.
Good Friday (April 2):
Under section 98 of the Act, hotels, taverns and small bars are required to close at midnight on Thursday, April 1 – trading is only permitted on Good Friday if liquor is sold and supplied ancillary to a meal supplied by the licensee between the hours of 12 midday and 10pm.
Clubs are authorised to trade until 12.30am on Good Friday, but only if liquor is sold and supplied ancillary to a meal supplied by the licensee. No other trading is authorised.
Producers are only permitted to trade on Good Friday if liquor is sold and supplied ancillary to a meal supplied by the licensee in a specified dining area between the hours of 12 midday and 10pm.
Restaurants can trade at any time on Good Friday subject to normal trading conditions (that is, only ancillary to a meal). Liquor Without a Meal permits do not apply on Good Friday.
The permitted trading hours under a club restricted licence and a special facility licence are specified in the licence conditions.
Licensees should check their licence document to ascertain if they are authorised to trade on Good Friday.
Anzac Day (Sunday, April 25)
Under Section 98 of the Act, hotels, taverns and small bars are required to close at midnight on April 24 – they can then open at 12 midday on April 25 until 12 midnight. Hotels may sell and supply liquor to lodgers at any time on Anzac Day.
Trading before 12 midday on Sunday, April 25 is not authorised by an Extended Trading Permit (ETP) unless the permit specifies that trading before 12 midday on Anzac Day is permitted.
In addition to the permitted trading hours, hotels, taverns and small bars may seek a permit for the purpose of holding an Anzac Day-related function specifically for RSL members and their guests – no general public will be allowed entry to the function.
Club licences are authorised to trade until 1am on Anzac Day, then from 12 midday to 12 midnight.
In addition to the permitted trading hours, Returned and Services League clubs that hold a club or club restricted licence may apply for an ETP to trade between 6 am and 12 midday on Anzac Day.
These permits will be subject to normal trading conditions, that is, liquor may only be sold and supplied to members and guests. Non member ETPs may also be sought. The permitted trading hours for restaurants are at any time except from 3am to 12 midday on Anzac Day, subject to normal trading conditions (that is, liquor must only be sold ancillary to a meal). Liquor Without a Meal permits do not apply on Anzac Day.
The permitted trading hours under a club restricted licence and a special facility licence are specified in the licence conditions.
Licensees should check their licence document to ascertain if they are authorised to trade on Anzac Day.