The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (Authority) reclassified Statistical Area 2s into revised Local Impact Assessment (LIA) bands that indicate the level of risk of associated with introducing additional gaming machines into specific areas across the state. These changes came into effect midnight on 30 October 2023.
The changes update the classification of geographic boundaries called (SA2s) determined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) into three bands: Band 1, Band 2 or Band 3.
The updated LIA bands reflect changes to SA2s and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) published by the ABS, and current electronic gaming machine density and expenditure. The revised LIA bands will ensure each SA2 LIA bands continue to reflect current levels of risk.
You can find a venue's SA2 and LIA band in the Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) premises list from November 2023.
To find the LIA band for an SA2, please see the SA2 Local Impact Assessment Bands table.
Find out more about the established boundary system and bands PDF, 166.37 KB.
The Authority will assess the following existing applications using the former SA2 LIA bands that were in place prior to the new classifications:
From October 2024, the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority will commence an annual classification of SA2s into revised LIA bands each year.
The annual update will consider changes in SA2 electronic gaming machine expenditure and density. This will ensure LIA bands continue to accurate risk levels where additional gaming machines are sought.
If you are a venue seeking an increase to your Gaming Machine Threshold, you will need to complete an LIA. The type of LIA you need to complete is determined by which SA2 your venue is located in, and which LIA band is associated with that SA2.
