Making an Objection
How to Object
Who may Object
Grounds for Objection
Objections must be in writing and filed with the District Licencing Committee (DLC) "within 15 working days after the first publication of the notice of the making of the application"
The letter should state the premises you object to and the reasons why .
The objection has to follow the grounds for making an objection as outlined below.
Once received it is likely the DLC will acknowledge your objection and send a copy to the applicant for their information.
Who may object
Any person... who has a greater interest in the application than the public generally may object to the grant or renewal of an alcohol licence.
What is a greater interest?
A person with a greater interest is someone who is likely to be more affected than most other people - for instance a resident living in the same street as the proposed premises. A member of the public residing in another suburb or town who is concerned about the effects of alcohol on the community could be considered as not having a greater interest in the application.
Grounds for objection to a New On or Off Licence (Section 13 and 35)
The following may be grounds for objection:
- Suitability of the applicant
- The days on which and the hours during which the applicantproposes to sell liquor.
- Days and hours the club premises will be used for club activities (if a club licence)
- The areas of the premises or conveyance, if any, that the applicant proposes should be designated as restricted areas or supervised areas
- The steps proposed to be taken by the applicant to ensure that the requirements of this Act in relation to the sale of liquor to prohibited persons are observed.
- The applicant’s proposals relating to the sale and supply of non-alcoholic
refreshments and food. - Whether the applicant is engaged, or proposes to engage, in -
-The sale or supply of any other goods besides liquor and food; or
-The provision of any services other than those directly related to the sale
or supply of liquor and food, -
and, if so, the nature of those goods or services. - Any matters dealt with in any report made under section 11 of this Act.
Note: “The Licensing Committee shall not take into account any prejudicial effect that the grant of the licence may have on the business conducted pursuant to any other
licence.”
Grounds for Objections to Renewal applications (Section 22 & 45)
- The suitability of the licensee
- The conditions attaching to the licence
- The manner in which the licensee has conducted the sale and supply of liquor
pursuant to the licence.
For the full Sale of Liquor Act 1989 click here