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To help support new entrants to the industry, the VCGLR has the following key information and guidelines for new licensees.
Make sure you've got the right signage printed and clearly displayed and read the Required signage for licensed premises fact sheet (PDF, 1.2MB).
Keep informed by:
These are areas that all licensees should be aware of and carefully monitor as standard business practice. These include the following and further details can be found under 'related links':
The VCGLR has a range of videos to help understand your obligations and answer common questions:
Key dates for licensees (PDF, 100KB)
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Month |
Dates and links |
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January |
26 January - Australia Day See also: Public holiday restrictions |
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February
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March
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12 March - Labour Day (Moomba Festival) See also: Public holiday restrictions 17 March - St Patrick's Day |
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April
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30 March - 1 April – Easter 25 April - Anzac Day See also: Public holiday restrictions |
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June |
11 June - Queen's Birthday See also: Public holiday restrictions |
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July
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1 July fees rise - Liquor fees and fines |
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August
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Apply now for special event licence - Major Event licence |
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September
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30 September - Grand Final See also: Public holiday restrictions |
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October
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21 October - Spring Racing Carnival begins |
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November
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6 November - Melbourne Cup See also: Public holiday restrictions Schoolies - protect your business and those under-18. |
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December
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25 December - Christmas 31 December - New Year's Eve See also: Public holiday restrictions |
