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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.

PDF icon Apply for a club licence – form 5 [DOCX 82 KB]

Club licence renewal

Apply to renew an existing club licence at least 20 working days before it expires.

PDF icon Renew a club licence – form 5 [DOCX 82 KB]

Duty manager - notify a change

When changing a duty manager at your business for any reason, you are required to notify Council.

PDF icon Notice of management change – form 56 [PDF 142 KB]

PDF icon 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.

PDF icon Apply for a manager's certificate [PDF 251 KB]

PDF icon 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.

PDF icon Renew a manager's certificate [PDF 214 KB]

PDF icon 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.

PDF icon Apply for a new off-licence – form 4 [DOCX 81 KB]

PDF icon Apply for a new off-licence – form 4 [PDF 533 KB]


Off-licence renewal

Apply to renew an existing off-licence at least 20 working days before it expires.

PDF icon Renew an off-licence – form 4 [DOCX 81 KB]

PDF icon Renew an off-licence – form 4 [PDF 533 KB]


On-licence application

An on-licence is required to sell alcohol that is to be consumed at the business premises.

PDF icon Apply for a new on-licence – form 3 [DOCX 96 KB]

PDF icon Apply for a new on-licence – form 3 [PDF 543 KB]


On-licence renewal

Apply to renew an existing on-licence at least 20 working days before it expires.

PDF icon Renew an on-licence – form 3 [DOCX 96 KB]

PDF icon Renew an on-licence – form 3 [PDF 543 KB]


Licence conditions variation or cancellation

Apply to vary or cancel conditions of your alcohol licence.

PDF icon 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.

PDF icon Apply for special licence – form 6 [PDF 316 KB]

PDF icon 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.

PDF icon 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.

PDF icon 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

PDF icon Application for planning and building certificates – form 569 [PDF 148 KB]