A lawyer can assist you to make informed decisions when you apply for a licence in both the liquor and gaming industries. A lawyer can make sure you understand the law and have up-to-date information about issues such as:

• lodging of venue operator liquor licensing and gaming applications;
• planning applications;
• industry compliance; and
• buying, selling or leasing licensed liquor and gaming businesses.

When you are applying for a liquor or gaming licence a lawyer can help you by:

• explaining how the process works;
• preparing the documents for the application such as for:
  • restaurant licences;
  • hotel; or
  • nightclub licences.
• providing information about requirements for:
  • community impact statements; and
  • risk assessed management plans.
• identifying key risks and challenges in your application; and
• advising you on the strength of your application.

If enforcement proceedings are brought against you as a licensee then a lawyer can give you legal advice about your options and represent you at the hearing. They will also be able to assist you if you are facing some form of disciplinary action.