How to Successfully Apply for a Liquor Licence in the ACT: Guide

This document presents an application form for obtaining a liquor license under the Liquor Act 2010 and Liquor Regulation 2010 in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It includes essential information regarding the application process, privacy considerations, and instructions for completion. The document details various types of liquor licenses available, such as catering, general, on, off, club, and special licenses, outlining the specific conditions and requirements for each. It specifies the necessary documentation, including personal particulars, evidence of citizenship, police certificates, and organizational details (if applicable). Furthermore, the application requires information about the proposed premises, including certificates of occupancy, floor plans, and risk assessment management plans. The document also contains declarations regarding the applicant's suitability, understanding of obligations under the Act, and consent to Access Canberra accessing relevant records. The applicant must provide true and correct information, acknowledging that false statements may result in penalties. The document also includes a separate assessment coversheet for students.

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APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR
LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
Form: BIL 001
IMPORTANT
This form is to be used to apply for a liquor licence under section 25 the Liquor Act 2010 (the Act). You can access the legislation and
its regulation at www.legislation.act.gov.au. You may also obtain further information and forms at www.act.gov.au/accessCBR.
PRIVACY
The Liquor Act 2010 authorises the Commissioner for Fair Trading (the Commissioner) to collect the personal information required by this form for
the purposes of assessing the applicant’s suitability to be issued a liquor licence under the Act. The Commissioner prevents any unreasonable
intrusion into a person’s privacy in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2014. The Privacy Policy can be found on the Access Canberra
website at http://www..act.gov.au/privacy. The Commissioner provides identifiable information to law enforcement organisations and authorised
organisations that have legal authority to request information under prescribed circumstances.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION
 A licence will not be issued if the proposed premises is not complete.
 Upon submission of this application form, a sign must be displayed prominently at the premises continuously for 30 days
outlining the details of the application. Access Canberra will publish a notice on the Open Government Website in accordance
with the Liquor Act 2010 and its Regulation following submission of this application.
 Read the Further Information prior to completing the application form.
 You must complete all relevant sections of the form before it will be processed.
 The application fee must be provided with this application. Payment will be accepted in person at any Access Canberra
shopfront (see below), alternatively credit card payment authority will be accepted by post or email. Your application will not be
accepted until payment of the fee has been received.
TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING SERVICE
If you require further information or require advice, a language assistance service is available by phoning the Translating and
Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50.
LODGEMENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:
[e-mail]
In Person:
Please visit
www.act.gov.au/accessCBR
Or call 132281 to find an
Access Canberra Shopfront
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE

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Do you need a licence?
All persons who intend to sell liquor to the public, or at private events with more than 30 people present, must hold a liquor licence or permit. A
licence is required if the sale is proposed for a single premises during nominated trading hours. A permit is suitable if a restricted value of alcohol
is to be sold at a nominated event (application forms on Access Canberra website). There are a range of licence types depending on the place of
consumption and type of premises. The maximum penalty for selling liquor without a licence or permit is 100 penalty units, 12 months
imprisonment or both.
Types of applications
Catering licence: authorises the sale of liquor in the course of conducting a catering business where the predominant activity during the licensed
times is the serving of food for consumption at premises where the business is being conducted.
General licence: authorises the sale of liquor at a single premises during the licensed times, in open containers for consumption on the premises or
in sealed containers for consumption off the premises
On licence: authorises the sale of liquor at a single premises during the licensed times, in open containers for consumption on the premises. If
applying for an on licence, a subclass of bar, nightclub, or restaurant and café licence must be nominated on the application form.
Bar licence: premises where the predominant activity is the serving of liquor for consumption at the premises.
Nightclub licence: premises where the predominant activity is dancing and entertainment.
Restaurant and Café licence: premises where the predominant activity is the serving of meals for consumption on the premises.
Off licence: authorises the sale of liquor at a single premises during the licensed times, in closed containers for consumption off the premises.
Club licence: authorises the sale of liquor in stated parts of a single premises during the licensed times, in open containers for consumption on the
premises, or closed containers for consumption off the premises, to adult members and their permitted invited guests.
Special licence: authorises the sale of liquor at a single premises at the licensed times.
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR
LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
BIL 001 – PART A
APPLICATION TYPE
Catering General On Off Club Special
If you nominated on licence, please
select an appropriate sub-class Bar Nightclub Café and Restaurant
YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION, FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:
- Proposed licensee/s
- Close associates
- Influential persons
(if applicable)
- Person/s with day-to-
day control of the
premises (if not the
proposed licensee)
Attached?
( /  / N/A) Documentation required
Personal particulars (Part B)
Evidence of Citizenship or Resident status (if born outside Australia)
Police certificate issued within the previous three (3) months (use the consent form
available from http://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx -
fees apply)
Two forms of identification (at least one form to be current photo identification)
Declaration regarding their suitability and any required attachments
Organisation Organisation particulars (Part C)
Police certificate for the corporation issued within the previous three (3) months
(consent form can be obtained from the AFP)
Evidence of business registration / creation of the organisation (e.g. company or
incorporation extract, club constitution and evidence of financial member numbers,enabling
legislation, or certificate of registration)

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If the proposed licensee if a corporation, a current company extract issued by the
Australian Securities and Investiment Commission (ASIC) issued in the last 30 days
FOR THE PROPOSED PREMISES YOU MUST PROVIDE:
Proposed premises
Proposed premises details (Part D)
Declaration regarding suitability of premises (Part E) and any required attachments
(catering exempt)
Certificate of occupancy (for building and fit-out – this may not be available at time of
application, but is required prior to licence being issued) (catering exempt)
2 copies of the approved final floor plans issued by the Environment Protcetion
Directorate (EPD) in the development approval for the premises, include any outdoor
areas (catering exempt)
EPD certificate issued within the previous three (3) months for the proposed premises
(A Provision of Lease Advice – Liquor Licensing form can be obtained from
http://www.planning.act.gov.au/publications_forms/forms) (catering exempt)
Risk Assessment Management Plan (RAMP) (Low risk ON licences exempt, applicant will
be advised of this requirement)

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APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR
LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
BIL 001 – PART B
PERSONAL PARTICULARS - A copy of this part must be completed and signed by every: proposed licensee, close associate,
influential person and person with day-to-day control (if not the licensee)
PERSON COMPLETING THIS PART
Proposed licensee Close associate Influential person Day-to-day control
TITLE (Ms, Mr, Dr) FIRST GIVEN NAME SECOND GIVEN NAME FAMILY NAME / SURNAME
DATE OF BIRTH CITY / TOWN OF BIRTH COUNTRY OF BIRTH NATIONALITY
/ /
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER (A.B.N)
HOME ADDRESS (Property Name, Unit, Flat No, Street Number, Street Name)
CITY / SUBURB / TOWN STATE POSTCODE COUNTRY
HOME PHONE NUMBER MOBILE NUMBER
( )
WORK PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
( )
DECLARATION
I,
a) declare that I have read and understood the information provided in this form, that the details shown are true and
correct;
b) agree to abide by any conditions that form part of the licence issued by the Commissioner;
c) consent to Access Canberra having access to the records relating to my history, only for the purposes of this application;
or in relation to a liquor licence subsequently granted by the Commissioner; and
d) understand that it is an offence to provide false or misleading information in an application for a liquor licence.
Signed: Date: / /
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION:
Photo Identification
Driver’s licence
Learner driver’s licence/permit
Proof of age or identity card
Passport
Firearms licence
Shooter’s licence
Security licence
Boat licence
Defence force ID
Government department ID
Other acceptable identification
Bank passbook
Birth certificate/extract
(certified copy)
Certificate of Australian
citizenship
Credit card
Credit union passbook
Health benefits card
Marriage certificate
Medicare card
Naturalisation certificate
Public utility account
Rates notice
Taxation assessment notice
FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION PROVIDED
You must provide at least one form of current photo identification:

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Type Number Expiry Date Copy Attached
Primary Identification
Secondary Identification
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
SUITABILITY INFORMATION – PERSON
This part must be completed for the proposed licensee/s, each close associate, each influential person for a corporation,
and the person/s who are to have day-to-day control of the business (if not the licensee)
DECLARATION
I, Name in full_______________________________________________________________________________________,
of Full residential address______________________________________________________________________________,
whose current occupation is ____________________________________________________________________,
make the following declaration,
- That I will give true answers to all questions in this declaration by selecting the corresponding YES or NO box
beside the questions; and
- That for each question I answer YES, I will provide full and accurate details of the facts or matters specified or
associated with the question, attaching additional details on an annexure form.
1. Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of an offence under any of the laws in any State or Territory in
Australia listed below? You may refer to your attached police certificate in the attached additional details.
ACT Liquor Act 2010 or any corresponding liquor laws No Yes
ACT Crimes Act 1900 or the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth) No Yes
ACT Criminal Code 2002 or the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cwlth) No Yes
ACT Unlawful Gambling Act 2009 No Yes
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cwlth) No Yes
ACT Fair Trading Act 1992 or corresponding fair trading laws No Yes
A law of the ACT or elsewhere with a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 1 year or more No Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of an offence against a law in Australia or
anywhere else relating to the supply or consumption of liquor? No Yes
3. Have you ever been proven to be non-compliant with any legal obligation in relation to the
supply of liquor? No Yes
4. Have you ever been refused a licence, permit or other authority (however described) in
relation to the supply of liquor? No Yes
5. In the last five (5) years have you been declared bankrupt, personally insolvent, or been
involved in the management of a corporation when the corporation was insolvent? No Yes
6. If the proposed licensee is a corporation, in the last five (5) years has the corporation been
insolvent? No Yes
7. If the proposed licensee is a club, is the club an eligible club? (see page 2 for definition of an
eligible club) No Yes
Understanding of Obligations under the Act:
8. I understand that I may not serve liquor without a current Responsible Service of Alcohol
(RSA) Certificate or equivalent interstate qualification No Yes
9. I understand that I may not serve liquor to persons under the age of 18 No Yes
10. I understand that I may not serve liquor to intoxicated persons No Yes
11. I understand that I must supply water free of charge and ensure food is available to patrons No Yes
12. I understand that I am required to report incidents directly to Access Canberra within 24 hours
of an incident occurring No Yes
I understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement may be guilty of an offence. I believe that the
statements in this declaration are true and correct.

Signature of person making the declaration

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Full Name (Print) On the Day of 20

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APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR
LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
BIL 001 – PART C
ORGANISATION PARTICULARS
If the proposed licensee is to be a corporation, partnership, association, not-for-profit organisation or statutory authority this part must be
completed. The personal particulars form (Part B) must still be completed for each close associate, influential person, or person with day-
to-day control
A corporation must apply for a “Company Check” for a national police check to be conducted on the Corporation (exempt
if the corporation has been established within 6 months of submission of this application). This police check must be
obtained prior to submitting this application. Please be aware that there may be an extended processing time for these
police checks.
REGISTERED NAME OF CORPORATION / PARTNERSHIP / ASSOCIATION / STATUTORY AUTHORITY
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER (A.B.N)
AUSTRALIAN COMPANY NUMBER (A.C.N)
INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION NUMBER or COOPERATIVE NUMBER
REGISTERED BUSINESS ADDRESS (Property name, unit, flat, floor or level number, street number and street name)
CITY/ SUBURB/ TOWN STATE / TERRITORY POSTCODE
POSTAL ADDRESS – (if different to the one shown above)
CITY/ SUBURB/ TOWN STATE / TERRITORY POSTCODE
APPLICATION CONTACT PERSON POSITION
BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CONTACT MOBILE NUMBER
( )
BUSINESS OR CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS

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APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR
LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
BIL 001 – PART D
PROPOSED PREMISES DETAILS
REGISTERED BUSINESS NAME
PREMISES ADDRESS (NOT a PO Box) SUBURB STATE POSTCODE
ACT
DISTRICT / DIVISION BLOCK SECTION
POSTAL ADDRESS FOR PREMISES SUBURB STATE POSTCODE
CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE PREMISES:
CONTACT PERSON POSITION
BUSINESS PHONE BUSINESS MOBILE
( ) ( )
BUSINESS EMAIL OR WEBSITE
PROPOSED LICENCE TRADING HOURS WILL BE WITHIN THE FOLLOWING TIMEFRAMES:
7am – 6pm (OFF only) 7am – 11pm (OFF only) 7am – Midnight (standard) 7am – 1 am
7am – 2am 7am – 3am 7am – 4am 7am – 5am
* Note – On 25 April, 24 December and 31 December, standard licensed times are 7am – 1am the following day.
** Note – Premises that sell liquor for consumption off the premises are permitted to trade until 11pm only.
*** Note - The licensee may apply (in writing) to the commissioner to extend trading hours for special events on 6 occasions
within a 12 month period. (A special event is defined under Section 214A Liquor Act 2010)
PREMISES - PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOTICE
I approve Access Canberra to post the Public Consultation Notice on the Open Government Website.
I agree that,
1. A public sign of the size and format required by the Commissioner and containing all the relevant details of the
application will be displayed on the premises or site to which the application relates.
2. The Public Sign will be continuously and conspicuously displayed for 30 days.
I understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement may be guilty of an offence. I believe that the
statements in this declaration are true and correct.


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Signature of person making the declaration
Full Name (Print) On the Day of 20
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
BIL 001 – PART E
SUITABILITY INFORMATION – PREMISES (Catering exempt from this requirement)
(to be completed by the proposed licensee, with regards to the proposed premises)
DECLARATION
I, Name in full_______________________________________________________________________________________,
of Full residential address______________________________________________________________________________,
whose current occupation is _______________________________________________________________________,
make the following declaration,
- That I will give true answers to all questions in this declaration by selecting the corresponding YES or NO box beside
the questions; and
- That for each question I answer YES, I will provide full and accurate details of the facts or matters specified or
associated with the question, attaching additional details on an annexure form.
1.
To the best of your knowledge, are you aware of any conviction, or finding of guilt, against any of
the following people for an offence against this Act involving the premises?
 the responsible person for the premises;
 a close associate of the responsible person ;or
 an influential person (if the responsible person is a corporation)
No Yes
2.
To the best of your knowledge, are you aware of any non-compliance of the premises with a legal
obligation, in relation to the supply of liquor, being proven while the following people were
involved in a business operated at the premises?
 the responsible person for the premises;
 a close associate of the responsible person; or
 an influential person (if the responsible person is a corporation)
No Yes
3.
To the best of your knowledge, are you aware of any application for a licence, permit or other
authority (however described) in relation to the supply of liquor at the premises ever being
refused?
No Yes
4. To the best of your knowledge, are you aware of the premises ever being found to be non-compliant with the following
Acts:
Liquor Act 2010 No Yes
Building Act 2004 No Yes
Planning and Development Act 2007 No Yes
I understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement may be guilty of an offence. I believe that the
statements in this declaration are true and correct.

Signature of person making the declaration
Full Name (Print) On the Day of 20

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APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE
Liquor Act 2010
Liquor Regulation 2010
PAYER DETAILS
Name/Corporation:
Provide a mailing address for the tax invoice:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
LICENSING FEE QUERIES
For queries regarding the relevant licence fee, please contact Access Canberra, Liquor Licensing during business hours quoting
‘Liquor Licensing Fee’ on [phone] or at [e-mail].
The Access Canberra Territorial ABN is: 68 367 113 536
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT AUTHORITY
This part is provided for your convenience for payment of the relevant licence fee.
Please note that the licence fee is GST exempt.
Please charge payment of the application fee to my: VISA card MasterCard
Credit Card Number Expiry date
/
CARD HOLDER’S AUTHORISATION: I consent to Access Canberra debiting the following amount from my credit card to
the value of $ , .00
___________________________
Card holder’s full name
____________________________
Card holder’s signature
/ /
Date