Process of an Application for a New Licence - Liquor

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Application Lodgement

Under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997, when an application is lodged with this office to apply for the approval of a new licence, certain requirements must be met prior to that application being heard by the licensing authority.

Depending on the type of licence being sought, different requirements must be met.  Click on the licence name to view the minimum requirements of each licence category.

Advertising and Notification

An application for a new licence requires advertising. Click here to view Advertising Requirements

Objections

When an application is advertised, any person may lodge an objection at least seven days before the hearing date.

What Happens to the Application Once Lodged With OLGC

Customer Service process all documents received and arrange the following:

(a)	a hearing date is set
(b)	a letter is sent to the applicant which includes: notification of hearing, including details on place, date and time details of outstanding documents requiring lodgement at least 7 days prior to the hearing date copy of the Form 1 notifying advertising requirements copy of the relevant practice direction

All outstanding documents must be submitted at least seven days prior to the hearing date to ensure that the application is not adjourned.

Click here to view the application process flowchart.

How Long Does an Application Take to be Granted?

An application that is required to be advertised usually takes about six weeks from lodgement to determine, but it may take longer if an objection has been lodged.