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Last Updated: Thursday, 11 July 2024 08:38

Where a business proposes to serve or sell alcohol at a premises, it will be necessary to apply to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation for a Liquor Licence.

As part of the Liquor Licence application, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation will contact Council for written advice to confirm if the business has appropriate land use approval to allow the issuing of a Liquor Licence.

Alternatively, business operators may choose to contact Council prior to making an application for a Liquor Licence to obtain the written advice from Council to include in the application. However, it should be noted that requesting such advice from Council will incur a fee

Additionally, Community Liquor Permits are required by unlicensed organisations (e.g.: parent and citizen associations, non-proprietary clubs and not-for profit organisations etc.) who wish to sell or supply liquor on a temporary or one-off occasion. Community Liquor Permits are often required for school fetes, rodeos and sporting events. For community events or groups needing to obtain a Community Liquor Permit should contact the of Liquor and Gaming Regulation for details of the application process.

Requesting Council’s written response for liquor licence

For a written response from Council, the following will be required: 

Requests can be made via email to development@tr.qld.gov.au, or in hard copy and lodged at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres

Further assistance

For further information please phone Council’s Technical Advice Officers on 131 872, or visit your nearest Customer Service Centre.