Registered Clubs Update 09/08

With the commencement of the new Liquor Act 2007 and the associated amendments to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 on July 1 2008, registered clubs need to be aware of some of the important changes and associated timelines in effect under the new system.

In this Registered Clubs Update 09/08 we outline some the important changes and associated timelines. To view the Registered Clubs Update 09/08 click the link below.

Registered Clubs Update 0908

In relation to club compliance generally, Eastern Commercial Lawyers are strong advocates of the Club Self Audit issued by the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing in August 2008.  

The Self Audit is relatively comprehensive and provides an ideal opportunity for a club to review its own operations openly and honestly.  Whilst the Self Audit can be time consuming, In our view it is a worthwhile exercise to undertake.  It gives a club the opportunity to identify areas of non-compliance, rather than being caught by surprise by the Police or DGR Inspectors.

Some of our clients have opted to have Eastern Commercial Lawyers conduct the Audit on their behalf.  Eastern Commercial Lawyers conducts the Audit on a "covert" basis during peak trading periods.  It is considered likely that such Audits will produce different results from an Audit being undertaken by employed club staff.

Should your club wish to undertake a Self Audit, please click the link below to download the Self Audit Checklist published by the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing.

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Should your club wish for Eastern Commercial Lawyers to undertake the Audit, please contact us at your convenience.