IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Declared State of Disaster is currently in place across Victoria. For more information, see: COVID-19 information for licensees
IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Declared State of Disaster is currently in place across Victoria. For more information, see: COVID-19 information for licensees
The AFL Finals Series celebrations can be a busy time of year for Victorian venues. The VCGLR will be working closely with Victoria Police to ensure licensees are meeting their obligations and keeping compliant by inspecting venues across Melbourne leading up to and over the Grand Final long weekend.
Following observations from last year's successful joint campaign, inspectors will be targeting:
There will also be a focus on enforcing:
Licensed premises can assist in the reduction of harm by implementing voluntary compliance measures. Practices such as ticketing events to control patron numbers and responsible service of alcohol through promotion of free drinking water and the restriction of the number of alcoholic drinks per purchase, can all help reduce individual and community harms.
To learn more about your obligations and to keep compliant visit the licensee obligations page.
