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On 15 March 2024, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 by Airport Retail Enterprises Pty Ltd for an internal review of a decision by a delegate to refuse to grant an application for an on-premises licence for premises trading as Hungry Jack’s, located at Terminal 1, Tenancy AS-15, Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse the application.
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On 18 January 2024, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to vary a late-night (general) licence in respect of the premises located at 10 Brighton Road, Balaclava, trading as Grosvenor Hotel.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and in substitution, grant the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 17 January 2024, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to grant in part an application for an on-premises licence and refuse to grant an application for a permanent underage authority to Footbridge Mini Golf Pty Ltd in respect of the premises located at 547-549 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, trading as Footbridge Mini Golf.
The Commission determined to vary the decision of the delegate and grant in part the application for an on-premises licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A and affirm the decision of the delegate to refuse an application for a permanent underage authority.
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On 1 December 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to Wiffen Enterprises Pty Ltd in respect of the premises located at Portarlington Harbour, Portarlington.
The Commission determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 1 September 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to On A Boat Pty Ltd in respect of the premises located at WTC Wharf, 18/38 Siddeley St, Docklands and Berth 4, Southbank Wharf, Lower Yarra River, Victoria.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 31 August 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to DYA Australia Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as Dya Australia Pty Ltd, located at 252 Graham Street, Port Melbourne.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 28 August 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse a joint application by Mr Tony Chong and Ms Gloria Chong for restaurant and cafe licence in respect of the premises trading as Zeppelin Kitchen located at 368 Bay Street, Brighton. The Commission determined to set affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse the application.
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On 22 August 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application made by the Luppino Group Pty Ltd under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse to grant part an application for variation to the conditions of an existing late night (general) licence in respect of the premises known as Metropolitan Hotel, 265 William Street, Melbourne. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant the variation of the licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 4 August 2023, the Commission handed down its
decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to The Cavendish Dark Horse Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as Gimlet at Cavendish House located at 33 Russell Street, Melbourne. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and in substitution, grant the application for a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 18 July 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse a joint application by House Bar Pty Ltd and Golden Valley (Vic) Pty Ltd for the transfer of a late night (on premises) licence in respect of the premises trading as Big Mouth located at 201 Barkly Street, St Kilda. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and in substitution, grant the application for a transfer of the licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 18 July 2023, the Commission handed down its
decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse to grant an application for a restaurant and cafe licence to the Baba Levantine Trading Company Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as The Beast Burgers located at 231 Swanston Street, Melbourne. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a restaurant and cafe licence.
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On 16 May 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse to grant an application for a restaurant and cafe licence to the Eatertainment Group Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Paddle Battle located at S5/31 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a restaurant and cafe licence.
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On 8 May 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application made by the Luppino Group Pty Ltd under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a delegate to refuse to grant an application for variation of the category of an existing licence from a restaurant and cafe to a general licence in respect of the premises known as Benzina Cantina located at 84 High Street, Preston. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, vary the category of the licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 7 December 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Swancom Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as the Corner Hotel located at 57-61 Swan Street, Richmond. The Commission determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the application for a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 20 October 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to The Royal Gin Company Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as The Timber Yard located at 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application for a temporary limited licence.
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On 3 March 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a Delegate to refuse part of an application made by Malvern East Pty Ltd for variation to conditions of an exisiting late night (general) licence for the premises trading as Racecourse Hotel located at 895 Dandenong Road, Malvern East.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, vary the licence.
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On 17 February 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to Pineapple Jam Hospitality Pty Ltd in respect of the premises located at Unit 25, 1 Kingston Road, Heatherton.
The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence.
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On 30 December 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to Mr Michael Buckmaster and Mr Ernesto Mulluso for the premises trading as Workshop Café Heidelberg located at 147 Northern Road, Heidelberg West.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One.
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On 17 November 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to The Prosecco Van Pty Ltd in respect of the Candlelight Concert located at the Meat Market, 1-7 Black Street, North Melbourne.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 12 August 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Ms Gayle Reeves for events located at the Yarra Valley Railway Market and the Punt Road Winery Market.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 21 December 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application made by Objectors under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a Delegate to grant an application made by Hawthorn Bowling Club Incorporated to vary an existing renewable limited licence for the premises known as the Hawthorn Bowling Club located at 1 Wood Street, Hawthorn.
The Commission determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and in turn, grant the application made by Hawthorn Bowling Club Incorporated in part subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 22 November 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Macedon Ranges Shire Council for an event located at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 19 October 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Mr Cameron Leigh for events located at Play Nook, 2 Arthurton Road, Northcote.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 19 September 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence for an event at Billy Lids Playland, located at 86 Lynch Street, Hawthorn.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 31 August 2022, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence for the Holy Water Craft Distillery Festival located at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 25 August 2022, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence for the premises trading as Mary Monica.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 29 June 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of whether there are grounds to take disciplinary action against Aparo Management Enterprises Pty Ltd, the Licensee of the premises trading as Dreams Gentlemen’s Club.
The Commission determined there are grounds for disciplinary action against the Licensee in accordance with section 93(1) of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.
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On 30 June 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a restaurant and cafe licence regarding the premises trading as Bread & Butta Strathalan.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix A of the reasons.
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On 17 June 2022, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an amended application made by Licensing Inspector Peter Fusinato under section 29 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for variation of a Late Night (On-Premises) Licence granted to Cush Enterprises Pty Ltd for the premises trading as Kay Street Entertainment Complex.
The Commission determined to grant the amended application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of its reasons.
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On 29 March 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a variation to a renewable limited licence to Theka Sharab Desi Pty Ltd in respect of the Licensee trading as Desi Theka Sharab.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the variation to the renewable limited licence.
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On 11 March 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence to Alexandria Tea Rooms Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Alexandria Tea Rooms & Receptions.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 21 December 2021, the Commission handed down its reasons in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and refused to grant the temporary limited licence.
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On 17 December 2021 the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to grant a restaurant and cafe licence to YATOJO Pty Ltd, in respect of the premises proposing to trade as The Kyn Torquay, 41 The Esplanade, Torquay.
The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the delegate and grant the restaurant and cafe licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision and reasons for decision.
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On 1 November 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an on-premises licence. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate, and in substitution, grant the on-premises licence.
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On 15 December 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence to DFL Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as Dawson St Liquor and Foodmart, located at 274 Dawson Street, Sale.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and has refused to grant the application for a temporary limited licence.
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On 1 April 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence for the premises trading as Gisborne Foodworks located at 24-28 Hamilton Street, Gisborne.
The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out at Appendix One.
The reasons for decision were released on 1 December 2021.
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On 7 December 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to transfer a general liquor licence. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate, and in substitution, grant the application to transfer the licence.
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On 19 November 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to grant a renewable limited licence for the online business located on Field Street, Caulfield South.
The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One.
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On 18 November 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application to transfer the licence for the premises known as Zoobibi, located at 646 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application to transfer the licence.
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On 15 October 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Mortadeli, located at Shop 8, 4-6 Gilbert Street, Torquay.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 21 October 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of a decision to vary a renewable limited licence, pursuant to section 58 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, at the Commission’s own initiative, in respect of the premises trading as Warrnambool Laneway Bar, located at 80-82 Liebig Street, Warrnambool.
The Commission has determined to grant the Review Application in part and vary the decision of the Delegate, subject to the conditions at Appendix A of the attached.
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On 30 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a restaurant and café licence. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a licence.
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On 14 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Wine More Cellars, located at 163 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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On 7 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to refuse to grant a variation to an on-premises licence for the business trading as Holey Moley, located at Shop 121-124 & 127, Crown Casino, Southbank.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, vary the licence.
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On 27 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to accept an out of time objection to an application for an on-premises licence by Holy Trinity on Chapel Pty Ltd, in respect of the premises proposing to trade at 2A Brighton Road, St Kilda.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and refuse to accept the out of time objection.
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On 5 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence to Javam Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as The Persian Room, located at 248A Toorak Road, South Yarra.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application for a renewable limited licence, subject to the conditions in Appendix A of the reasons for decision.
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On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse an application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licensed premises, Gasworks Bar located at 9 Bank Street, Cobram.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse the application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licensed premises.
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On 5 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse a renewable limited licence and an application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licenced premises, to Caswell Nominees Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Funfields Theme Park, located at 2365 Plenty Road, Whittlesea.
The Commission has determined to grant the application for a renewable limited licence in accordance with Appendix A of the reasons, and the Commission has determined to refuse the application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licenced premises.
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On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence for the business proposing to trade as LeMoo Pty Ltd.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application for a renewable limited licence, subject to the conditions in Appendix A of the reasons for decision.
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On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence to Yin Yam Pty Ltd in respect of an online store trading as Yin Yam Food and Beverage, with warehouse premises located at 2/14 Apex Drive, Truganina.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence
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On 16 July 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to vary the trading hours on the renewable limited licence held by Cluden Cricket Club Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Cluden Cricket Club, located at the William Reserve, 80 William Street, Brighton.
The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the application to vary the renewable limited licence in accordance with Appendix A of the reasons.
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On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse to vary the late night (on-premises) licence held by Ocean 12 Entertainment Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Ocean 12 Club, located at Shop 51, 8 Whiteman Street, Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application to vary the late night (on-premises) licence in accordance with Appendix A of the reasons.
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On 22 July 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse to vary the on-premises licence held by Baba Levantine Trading Company Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as The B.East Burgers, located at 80 Lygon Street, Brunswick East.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application to vary the on-premises licence in accordance with Appendix A of the attached decision and reasons.
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On 9 July 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, by persons seeking the internal review a decision of the Commission to grant a variation of late night (on-premises) licence held by Claren Group Pty Ltd for the business trading as Freddie Wimpoles located at 125 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, refuse to grant the variation application.
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On 30June 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, by persons seeking the internal review a decision of the Commission to grant an on-premises liquor licence to The Stolen Gem Pty Ltd for the business trading as the Stolen Gem.
The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the delegate to grant the application for an on-premises licence, subject to the conditions at Appendix A of its reasons for decision.
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On 18 June 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application by Minardi Pty Ltd under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to vary a late night (on-premises) licence for the business trading as the Colonial Hotel.
The Commission has determined to refuse the review application and vary the decision of the Delegate.
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On 18 May 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application by Australia Liquor Wholesale Pty Ltd under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Australia Liquor Wholesale.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence.
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On 25 March 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to applications by Martin Hughes and Kirsti Anderson, and Darren Wells, for the internal review of a decision to vary the category of licence from a restaurant and cafe licence to an on-premises licence held by Taselan Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Northern Soul Café, located at 843 High Street, Thornbury.
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, vary the licence subject to the conditions in Appendix A.
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On 12 March 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application by Angeles Hunt under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Grumpy Papi’s Cafe, located at Tenancy 9, 75 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington.
The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence.
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On 18 May 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for the internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Frothy Beer Club in respect of the premises located at CS Square Shopping Centre, 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs
The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and grant the application for a renewable limited licence.
Amenity or disciplinary action inquiries
The Victorian Liquor Commission (VLC) can conduct a disciplinary action or amenity inquiry against a licensee or permittee. The Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Victoria Police licensing inspectors or the local government can request that the VLC commence an inquiry. The request must be in writing.
Amenity inquiries relate to circumstances where the ongoing use of a licensed premises would be detrimental to the amenity of the local area or where the licensed premises has not been used for more than 12 months. For a request to conduct an amenity inquiry, please complete the complaints form.
Disciplinary action inquiries respond to incidents of non-compliance by a licensee or permittee. For a request to conduct a disciplinary action inquiry, please use the following form.
When considering an internal review matter or conducting an inquiry, the Commission appoints a suitably qualified lawyer to be Counsel Assisting the Commission. Liquor Control Victoria may provide a lawyer to fulfil this function.
The role of the appointed lawyer (Counsel Assisting) is to help the Commission conduct the matter including, including questioning of witnesses at a hearing and eliciting information necessary for the Commission to consider the matter. They can also provide the Commission with legal advice concerning its powers, duties, functions and obligations and facilitate the efficient and effective conduct of the matter.
Role of Counsel Assisting
The role of Counsel Assisting is to facilitate the proper conduct of the matter with a view to ensuring that the Commission has before it all relevant and appropriate evidence, presented in a fair and reasonable manner, to inform the Commission’s decision making.
For this purpose, Counsel Assisting may do one or more of the following (as appropriate for the particular inquiry):
provide advice to the Commission about how the matter (including preliminary hearings and conferences) should be conducted
correspond with the parties regarding pre-hearing procedural steps
identify and/or collate documents that may be relevant
provide advice about, and assistance with, the use of the Commission's investigative powers (where relevant)
tender documents or lead evidence
ask questions of parties and witnesses
make submissions on relevant matters
assist in the preparation of draft reasons for decision of the Commission.
Counsel Assisting is expected to:
act impartially and transparently in their dealings with parties and witnesses
act in accordance with the lawful directions given by the Commissioners.
Counsel Assisting cannot provide legal advice to parties but can provide guidance to parties concerning the Commission’s usual practices and procedures.
Upcoming hearings
VLC periodically holds hearings. They usually take place, unless indicated otherwise, at:
Hearing Rooms Victorian Liquor Commission Ground floor, 49 Elizabeth Street Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Participants for matters scheduled for hearing in person at the VLC hearing room may request assistance with access to the hearing including translation services, physical assistance and video conference because of:
communication issues
health issues
physical mobility
wellbeing, safety and security
location
other access issues.
Members of the public may request access to observe a hearing by videoconference rather than attend in person.
If you have any special requirements to help you participate in an in-person hearing, please contact us prior to the hearing date.
Should you wish to participate via videoconference, please contact us to discuss your options.
Requests should be made as soon as possible before the hearing by email to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au or by phone on 1300 182 457.
Decisions
Statements of reasons in relation to liquor decisions made by the VLC are communicated as soon as practicable and are published on this page.
For accessible copies of decisions please contact us.
Historical liquor decisions, made by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, are available on this page and at Australasian Legal Information Institute.
