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Give feedback on draft Liquor Licensing Bill

19 December 2024
South Australian councils can now give feedback on a draft Bill proposing new liquor licensing changes.

The Liquor Licensing Act 1997 regulates and controls the promotion, sale, supply and consumption of liquor in South Australia.

The Minister for Small and Family Business is now inviting submissions on the Liquor Licensing (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2025.

View the draft Bill

What is being proposed

Based on stakeholder feedback, as well as issues identified by the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, the proposed amendments in the draft Bill include:

  • measures relating to gender-based violence
  • measures to protect persons who are vulnerable to harm through alcohol
  • licensing matters, administrative matters and increasing penalties for offences under the Act.

How to have your say

Councils can lodge their submissions on the draft Bill via email to CBRSReforms@sa.gov.au by 5pm on 17 February 2025.