Liquor fees are charged for licence applications, and a range of other activities relating to the licensing system.
Any application received by us must be accompanied by the correct fee. Failure to submit the correct fee will result in the application being returned.
On the 1 July each year, government fees and fines associated with non-compliance are gazetted by the Victorian Treasurer.
Any increases to application fees and fines for non-compliance with liquor laws occur immediately, while the increases to renewal fees take effect each year when payable by 31 December, irrespective of when the licence is granted.
Once an application has been registered, the application fee is non-refundable.
The 2020-21 application fee and renewal amounts came into effect on 1 July 2020. To see a full list of amounts, download the Liquor licence fees fact sheet 2020-21
The annual rate for fees from 1 July 2020 remains unchanged from 2019-20 and is available on the Department of Treasury and Finance website
The Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 allows the issue of infringement notices for specified breaches. They are issued to licensees, underage persons and any person breaching specified sections of the liquor law.
For a list of the 2020-21 liquor-related breaches and associated penalties which are provided for under the Act, see:
Breaches under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (PDF)
Breaches under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Word)
Note: Licensees should be aware that payment of a fine may then be considered in any disciplinary proceedings we undertake that seek suspension or cancellation of the licence.
Our fee fact sheets are based on the Department of Justice and Community Safety list of automatically indexed fees and fines.
You can also visit the Department of Treasury and Finance for information on the indexation of fees and penalties.
