Our Regulatory Priorities for the second half of 2025 have been published.
By sharing these priorties, we aim to keep both industry and the broader community informed about the key issues we are focusing on through to December, and how you can engage with us.
Register for our upcoming Regulatory Priorities webinar on 29 July for more information.
Liquor licences were suspended on 27 June 2025 if the Annual Liquor Licence Fee (ALLF) had not been paid.
It is illegal to sell or supply liquor with a suspended licence.
Copies of fee notices can be requested by contacting Service NSW on 1300 024 720.
It is important to note that the option to pay via BPAY is no longer available. Surcharge free payment can be made online, by phone or in person using the details provided on the ALLF fee notice.
If the fees remain unpaid, your licence will be cancelled on 26 July 2025.
See more information on the ALLF program
Hospitality venues on the Central Coast seeking to boost their business and learn how the NSW Government is supporting industry sustainability and growth are invited to attend Hospitality and Racing’s Regulatory Roadshow on 22 July in Gosford.
The Regulatory Roadshow is open to industry participants from the Central Coast and aims to build closer ties between businesses across the region and government organisations.
Register for the Central Coast Regulatory Roadshow
Read more about our roadshows
With the snow season off to a record start, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is reminding licensees of the need to ensure licensed venues prioritise the safe and responsible service of alcohol during the 2025 snow season.
Venues should ensure that:
Resources are available to assist you in preparing for the Snow season 2025.
The Office of Responsible Gambling is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Gambling Research Capacity Grants. These grants, funded by the Responsible Gambling Fund, support early career researchers working to better understand and reduce gambling harm in Australia.
This year’s recipients are Dr Robert Heirene - University of Sydney, Ms Georgia Dellosa - University of Sydney and Ms Joanna Maning - Australian National University.
Since 2019, the Gambling Research Capacity Grants program has supported 10 early career researchers from seven universities - strengthening our efforts to prevent gambling harm through high-quality research.
You can find out more about the program and this year’s recipients by visiting the GambleAware Website
L&GNSW has applied updates to both Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Licensee Training course materials to incorporate guidance on the prevention of, and response to, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and drink spiking.
The new training content includes information and resources to support those working in licensed premises to understand the crucial role they play in making sure patrons enjoy a safe night out.
Licensees and their staff are encouraged to review the updated training materials.
Learn more about this training
SafeWork NSW has increased its focus on preventing sexual harassment in the hospitality industry with a targeted compliance program.
SafeWork NSW inspectors, visited 38 bars, pubs and clubs across metro and regional NSW to assess whether businesses were proactively managing work health and safety (WHS) risks to protect workers from sexual harassment.
Overall, 16 improvement notices were issued to 11 venues for failing to comply with various requirements of the WHS Act.
Find out more about Safework’s Regulatory compliance program and the guide for hospitality businesses
Funding applications to support community infrastructure projects are now open through the NSW Government’s Clubgrants Category 3 fund.
$12.75 million has been allocated to the grants program this financial year, which is funded by profits from registered clubs’ gaming machines to benefit community projects.
Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants of up to $300,000 are available to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to support disadvantaged communities in NSW. This includes communities in regional and remote areas, and people from culturally diverse, disability or First Nations communities.
Applications for the July round are now open and close on 21 July.
For more information on eligibility and to apply for a grant through the Clubgrants Category 3 fund, visit Clubgrants Category 3 Fund
The Office of Responsible Gambling is preparing for GambleAware Week 2025, from 20–26 October.
This year we’ll raise awareness of the real costs of gambling and promote the GambleAware website for tools, information and support. Licensees are encouraged to get involved by hosting events and sharing the campaign across their channels.
Visit the GambleAware website for updates, downloadable collateral, and the events calendar. Please help us reduce gambling harm in your community by spreading the message and getting involved.
The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) learnt firsthand last week about the excellent work of the Parramatta Leagues Club.
ILGA Chairperson Caroline Lamb and Deputy Chairperson Chris Honey were accompanied by fellow Board members and ILGA staff. Representatives from Leagues Clubs Australia and ClubsNSW also joined the visit.
Read the full story
Credit Visitors at the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025 exhibition, featuring (L-R) Jaq Grantford Sisters, Fiona Lowry Ken Done, Art Gallery of New South Wales, © the artists, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Ken Leanfore.
The creative industries are a fundamental part of Australia's cultural identity and economy. However, the current tax policy can be seen by the sector as a barrier to artists' business viability, international competitiveness and income stability.We're seeking input on opportunities for tax reform that can better support the arts and creative industries. Government leaders will then join creative organisations, policymakers, and tax experts at the Art of Tax Reform Summit in September to develop a set of policy proposals aimed at improving the tax system to support creativity.Everyone who makes a submission or completes the survey will be considered an expression of interest to attend the Summit (attendance is by invitation, as capacity allows).
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