Alcohol
Licences, permits and rules for selling alcohol.
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Club licence application
A club licence allows alcohol to be sold and supplied at club premises, to be consumed on site by members and guests.
Apply for a club licence – form 5 [DOCX 77 KB]Club licence renewal
Apply to renew an existing club licence at least 20 working days before it expires.
Renew a club licence – form 5 [DOCX 77 KB]
Duty manager - notify a change
When changing a duty manager at your business for any reason, you are required to notify Council.
Notice of management change – form 56 [PDF 142 KB]
Notice of management change – form 56 [DOC 234 KB]
Manager's certificate application
A duty manager in a licensed premises makes sure that the staff and premises follow the rules of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. To be a duty manager, you must hold a manager's certificate.
Apply for a manager's certificate [PDF 251 KB]
Apply for a manager's certificate [DOCX 175 KB]
Manager's certificate renewal
Apply to renew your manager's certificate before it expires. If your current certificate has already expired, you will need to apply for a new certificate instead.
Renew a manager's certificate [PDF 214 KB]
Renew a manager's certificate [DOCX 176 KB]
Off-licence application
An off-licence is required to sell alcohol that is to be consumed elsewhere.
Apply for a new off-licence – form 4 [DOCX 78 KB]
Apply for a new off-licence – form 4 [PDF 263 KB]
Off-licence renewal
Apply to renew an existing off-licence at least 20 working days before it expires.
Renew an off-licence – form 4 [DOCX 78 KB]
Renew an off-licence – form 4 [PDF 263 KB]
On-licence application
An on-licence is required to sell alcohol that is to be consumed at the business premises.
Apply for a new on-licence – form 3 [DOCX 95 KB]
Apply for a new on-licence – form 3 [PDF 356 KB]
On-licence renewal
Apply to renew an existing on-licence at least 20 working days before it expires.
Renew an on-licence – form 3 [DOCX 95 KB]
Renew an on-licence – form 3 [PDF 356 KB]
Licence conditions variation or cancellation
Apply to vary or cancel conditions of your alcohol licence.
Application for variation or cancellation of conditions of licence – form 14 [PDF 194 KB]
Special licence application for an event
An alcohol special licence is required for events where alcohol is sold, or if an entry fee or donation is collected and alcohol is available for free.
Apply for special licence – form 6 [PDF 316 KB]
Apply for special licence – form 6 [DOTX 358 KB]
Temporary event permit application
If you're planning to use a public space, park or reserve for your event, you may need an event permit. This gives Council confidence that activities follow legislation, and events are undertaken in a safe manner.
Temporary authority application
When taking over a licensed premises, you can apply for a temporary authority. This allows you to operate the business under the current licence for a time while you apply for a new licence.
Apply for temporary authority – form 16 [PDF 215 KB]
Declaration of evacuation scheme
To be used with applications for new or renewal of On, Off and Club alcohol licenses.
Declaration of evacuation scheme [PDF 146 KB]Planning and building certificates application
Planning and building certificates for purposes of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Application for planning and building certificates – form 569 [PDF 148 KB]