Liquor Control Act 1988

The primary objects of this Act are to:

• regulate the sale, supply and consumption of liquor 
• minimise harm or ill-health caused to people, or any group of people, due to the use of liquor 
• cater for the requirements of consumers for liquor and related services, with regard to the proper development of the liquor industry, the tourism industry and other hospitality industries in the State.

The department responsible for administering the Act is the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (DLGIRS) (external site) with the Director of Liquor Licensing responsible for determining liquor licence applications. Information on the process for new applications for liquor licenses and amendments to current licenses can be found on the DLGIRS website.