Liquor Licensing Reforms
Described as the most significant change to hit SA’s liquor licensing laws in 20 years, late 2019 will see the commencement of a new liquor licensing system. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Judge Brian Gilchrist, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio and several industry specialists. Explore the practical considerations of the reforms for new businesses and new licence applicants and examine new disciplinary actions.
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units in Substantive Law
Chair: Judge Brian Gilchrist, Licensing Court of South Australia
9.00am to 9.10am Opening Comments by the Chair
9.10am to 10.55am: INSIGHTS FROM THE COMMISSIONER: Liquor Legislation Reforms: The Anderson Review, Liquor Reforms and Legislation, New Licence Categories and Practical Application
- Overview of the reform timeline and staged implementation process
- Licence transition process and principles, including review of licence conditions
- Objects of the new Act
- New licence categories (8) and right of review
- Submissions, replacing the former objection and hearing process
- Community Impact Assessments – replace the former Needs Test – when will they be required?
- New application processes and the LGO system (Liquor & Gaming Online)
- Gaming legislation review
Presented by Martha Savva, Senior Manager, Gambling Associations and Charities, Consumer and Business Services, Attorney Generals Department
10.55am to 11.05am Morning Tea
11.05am to 12.05pm: Liquor Licensing Applications, Transactions and Compliance Matters
- Practical considerations for new businesses and new licence applicants: What has changed?
- ‘Due diligence’ processes in acquiring or disposing of businesses involving liquor licences
Presented by Michael Rydon, Lawyer, Finlaysons Lawyers and David Billington, Barrister, Howard Zelling Chambers
12.05pm to 1.05pm: Licensing Court Update: Disciplinary Actions and Other Cases of Interest from the Licensing Authority
Presented by Ben Allen, Partner, Wallmans Lawyers
1.05pm to 1.15pm Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Venue
Stamford Plaza Adelaide Hotel
Level 2, 150 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
SA
Australia