Liquor Control Act 1988
Liquor Control Regulations Amendment Regulations 2026
Liquor Control Act 1988
Liquor Control Regulations Amendment Regulations 2026
Western Australia
Liquor Control Regulations Amendment Regulations 2026
Contents
Part 1 — Preliminary
1.Citation1
2.Commencement1
Part 2 — Liquor Control Regulations 1989 amended
3.Regulations amended2
4.Regulation 3 amended2
5.Regulation 3A amended2
6.Regulation 4 deleted2
7.Regulation 8A amended2
8.Regulation 9 deleted3
9.Regulation 9AB deleted3
10.Regulation 9F replaced3
9F.Kind of permit prescribed (Act s. 38(1)(b))3
11.Regulation 10C amended4
12.Regulation 11 amended4
13.Regulation 13 amended4
14.Regulations 14AB and 14AC replaced5
14AB.Time for making an application for occasional licence or prescribed extended trading permit (Act s. 67(1))5
15.Regulation 14ADA amended5
16.Regulation 14ADD amended6
17.Regulation 14ADE amended6
18.Regulation 14ADF amended6
19.Regulation 14ADG deleted6
20.Regulation 14AD amended7
21.Regulation 16 deleted7
22.Regulation 17 deleted7
23.Regulation 18A amended7
24.Regulations 18B to 18D deleted8
25.Regulation 18EBA amended8
26.Regulation 18EC amended8
27.Regulations 19 to 21B deleted8
28.Regulation 22 amended9
29.Regulation 23 amended9
30.Regulation 25B deleted9
31.Regulation 25C replaced9
25C.Disclosure of information about banned drinker order and banned drinker (Act s. 152ZC(2)(d) and (e))9
32.Regulation 25 amended10
33.Regulation 27AA inserted10
27AA.Prescribed form of warrant (Act s. 161(1))10
34.Regulation 27 amended11
35.Schedule 1 amended11
36.Schedule 3 amended11
37.Various references to “shall” amended12
Part 3 — Liquor Control Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023 amended
38.Regulations amended14
39.Regulation 2 amended14
40.Part 4 deleted14
Liquor Control Act 1988
Liquor Control Regulations Amendment Regulations 2026
Made by the Governor in Executive Council.
These regulations come into operation as follows —
(a)Part 1 — on the day on which these regulations are published on the WA legislation website;
(b)the rest of the regulations — on 1 July 2026.
Part 2 — Liquor Control Regulations 1989 amended
This Part amends the Liquor Control Regulations 1989.
Delete regulation 3(1) and (2).
Note: The heading to amended regulation 3 is to read:
Requirements for applications
(1)In regulation 3A(1) delete the definition of notional wholesale selling price.
(2)In regulation 3A(1) insert in alphabetical order:
low alcohol liquor means liquor in which the concentration of ethanol does not exceed 3.5% at 20°C;
Delete regulation 4.
(1)In regulation 8A(1) in the definition of negative determination paragraph (f) delete “protection order,” and insert:
business continuity order,
(2)In regulation 8A(4)(e):
(a)in subparagraph (ii) delete “protection order” and insert:
business continuity order
(b)in subparagraph (iii) delete “protection order” (1st occurrence) and insert:
business continuity order
(c)in subparagraph (iii) delete “protection order; or” and insert:
business continuity order; or
Note: The heading to amended regulation 8A is to read:
Exemption for consumption at live entertainment venues
Delete regulation 9.
Delete regulation 9AB.
Delete regulation 9F and insert:
9F.Kind of permit prescribed (Act s. 38(1)(b))
(1)In this regulation —
long‑term extended hours permit has the meaning given in Schedule 3 clause 2(2) of the Act.
(2)For the purposes of section 38(1)(b), a long‑term extended hours permit is prescribed.
(1)In regulation 10C(3)(a) delete “evidence” and insert:
evidence, of a kind referred to in section 126(1)(b)(i),
(2)Delete regulation 10C(4).
Delete regulation 11(1d).
Note: The heading to amended regulation 11 is to read:
Requirements for plans and specifications (Act s. 66(4) and (5))
Delete regulation 13(1) and insert:
(1)For the purposes of section 65D(4)(b), the records to accompany an application for the grant, or approval of the transfer, of a licence, other than an occasional licence, must —
(a)be in the form of a written statement; and
(b)contain, in respect of each applicant, the details set out in the 3rd column of Schedule 2 opposite the relevant category of applicant described in the 2nd column of that Schedule.
Note: The heading to amended regulation 13 is to read:
Requirements for records about applicant (Act s. 65D(4)(b))
14.Regulations 14AB and 14AC replaced
Delete regulations 14AB and 14AC and insert:
14AB.Time for making an application for occasional licence or prescribed extended trading permit (Act s. 67(1))
(1)In this regulation —
prescribed permit means an extended trading permit to be issued —
(a)for the purposes referred to in section 60(4)(a), (cb), (f), (g) or (h); and
(b)for a specified period not exceeding 3 weeks.
(2)For the purposes of section 67(1), an application for an occasional licence or a prescribed permit must be made —
(a)if the anticipated number of patrons is greater than 500 but not greater than 5 000 — not later than 60 days before the licence or permit is to take effect; or
(b)if the anticipated number of patrons is greater than 5 000 — not later than 90 days before the licence or permit is to take effect.
Delete regulation 14ADA(2)(a) and insert:
(a)made in the approved form; and
Note: The heading to amended regulation 14ADA is to read:
Application for manager’s approval (Act s. 102B)
Delete regulation 14ADD(2)(a) and insert:
(a)made in the approved form; and
Note: The heading to amended regulation 14ADD is to read:
Renewal of manager’s approval (Act s. 102E)
Delete regulation 14ADE(2)(a) and insert:
(a)must be in the approved form; and
Note: The heading to amended regulation 14ADE is to read:
Identification card for approved manager
Delete regulation 14ADF(2)(a) and insert:
(a)made in the approved form; and
Note: The heading to amended regulation 14ADF is to read:
Replacement of lost, stolen or destroyed identification card
Delete regulation 14ADG.
In regulation 14AD(4A) and (4B) delete “on or after 1 July 2018”.
Note: The heading to amended regulation 14AD is to read:
Required courses on responsible practices in sale, supply and service of liquor (Act s. 103A(1)(a))
Delete regulation 16.
Delete regulation 17.
(1)In regulation 18A(1) delete the definition of current WA photo card.
(2)In regulation 18A(1) in the definition of Australian learner driver permit paragraph (b) delete “it;” and insert:
it.
(3)In regulation 18A(1A):
(a)delete “126(1)(b)(i)(III),” and insert:
126(1)(b)(i)(IV),
(b)delete paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert:
(a)a proof of age card issued under regulation 18B before its repeal;
(c)delete paragraph (e);
(d)in paragraph (f) delete “to a proof of age card or a photo card referred to in this regulation.” and insert:
to —
(i)a document referred to in paragraph (a) or (d); or
(ii)a photo card referred to in section 126(1)(b)(i)(III).
Note: The heading to amended regulation 18A is to read:
Documents prescribed as evidence of age (Act s. 126(1)(b)(i)(IV))
24.Regulations 18B to 18D deleted
Delete regulations 18B to 18D.
Delete regulation 18EBA(b) and insert:
(b)a person employed or engaged in the Department.
In regulation 18EC(2)(b)(iii) delete “name, address” and insert:
name
27.Regulations 19 to 21B deleted
Delete regulations 19 to 21B.
In regulation 22(1) delete “and (1a)”.
Note: The heading to amended regulation 22 is to read:
Records prescribed (Act s. 145(2))
Delete regulation 23(2) and insert:
(2)A return must be lodged —
(a)at the office of the Director; or
(b)by an electronic means acceptable to the Director.
Note: The heading to amended regulation 23 is to read:
Verification and lodgment of returns (Act s. 146)
Delete regulation 25B.
Delete regulation 25C and insert:
25C.Disclosure of information about banned drinker order and banned drinker (Act s. 152ZC(2)(d) and (e))
(1)For the purposes of section 152ZC(2)(d), Scantek Solutions Pty Ltd (ACN 158 339 514) is prescribed in relation to each banned drinker.
(2)For the purposes of section 152ZC(2)(e), Scantek Solutions Pty Ltd (ACN 158 339 514) is prescribed.
(1)In regulation 25(1) delete “moneys payable under the Act be paid” and insert:
money payable under the Act be paid by electronic funds transfer,
(2)In regulation 25(2):
(a)delete “All moneys payable under the Act shall be payable — ” and insert:
Money payable under the Act must be paid —
(b)in paragraph (b) delete “at a place” and insert:
as otherwise
Note: The heading to amended regulation 25 is to read:
Requirements for money payable under Act
After regulation 27A insert:
27AA.Prescribed form of warrant (Act s. 161(1))
For the purposes of section 161(1), the prescribed form of a warrant is set out in Schedule 1.
In regulation 27(2) in the Table:
(a)delete “s. 37A” and insert:
s. 37A(2)
(b)delete:
s. 108
s. 135(3)
s. 150(2)
(1)Delete the reference after the heading to Schedule 1 and insert:
[r. 27AA]
(2)Delete Schedule 1 Forms 19 and 19A.
In Schedule 3:
(a)after item 3 insert:
|
3A. |
Application under section 82A(1) to remove a party from a licence |
200.00 |
(b)in item 15 delete “protection order” and insert:
business continuity order
(c)delete items 22 and 23;
(d)delete items 32 and 33 and insert:
|
32. |
Supply of copy of — (a)a licence; or (b)a permit; or (c)a decision of — (i)the Director; or (ii)the former Liquor Commission; or (iii)the former Liquor Licensing Court. |
31.00 |
|
33. |
Certification of a copy of — (a)a licence; or (b)a permit; or (c)a decision of — (i)the Director; or (ii)the former Liquor Commission; or (iii)the former Liquor Licensing Court. [In addition to the fee under item 32] |
31.00 |
(e)delete item 35.
37.Various references to “shall” amended
In the provisions listed in the Table delete “shall” (each occurrence) and insert:
must
Table
|
r. 3(3) |
r. 5(2)(a) and (b) |
|
r. 11(2) |
r. 13(2) |
|
r. 23(1) |
r. 24(1) |
|
r. 26(1b) |
|
Note: The headings to the regulations listed in the Table are to read as set out in the Table:
Table
|
Regulation |
Regulation heading |
|
r. 8 |
Exemption for certain sales and supplies |
|
r. 8B |
Exemption for sale or supply at certain functions |
|
r. 8C |
Exemption for complimentary supply by business |
|
r. 8D |
Exemption for sale or supply at farmers’ markets |
|
r. 8E |
Exemption for sale or supply at functions on licensed premises |
|
r. 9A |
Purposes for which special facility licence may be granted |
|
r. 9B |
Effect of special facility licence on sale of packaged liquor |
|
r. 14A |
Types of premises prescribed (Act s. 77(5a)(b)) |
|
r. 14ADB |
Conditions on manager’s approval (Act s. 102C) |
|
r. 14ADC |
Duration of manager’s approval (Act s. 102D) |
|
r. 18G |
Dealing with confiscated documents (Act s. 126(2b)) |
|
r. 24 |
Return of information required (Act s. 145) |
Part 3 — Liquor Control Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2023 amended
This Part amends the Liquor Control Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023.
Delete regulation 2(d).
Delete Part 4.
A. O’SULLIVAN, Clerk of the Executive Council
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