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LIQUOR

New Applicants
spacer imageApplying for a Liquor Licence

There are five types of liquor licence: general, club, on, off, and special.
spacer imageApplying for a Special Permit

A special permit authorises the sale of liquor on premises when normally no other authority for the sale of liquor has been issued. There are four types of special permit based on the amount of time a permit is required:
    • up to four days;
    • four to thirty days;
    • six months; and
    • twelve months.
spacer imageApplying for a Special Permit (unlicensed club)

This permit authorises a person to sell liquor on behalf of an incorporated sporting club for up to 15 hours per week.
Note: Applications to continue or extend existing liquor permits are treated as new applications.
Existing Licence Holders
spacer imageApplying for an Out-of-Hours Permit

An out-of-hours permit authorises the sale of liquor on licensed premises for periods between midnight and 5 am.
spacer imageApplying to transfer a Liquor Licence

A liquor licence holder may transfer his or her licence to another person once approved by the Commissioner for Licensing.
spacer imageApplying for an Interim Authority to act as Licensee

An interim authority to act as licensee authorises a person to act as licensee where the current licensee is unable or unwilling to exercise the authority of the licence.
spacer imageApplying to alter a Licensed Premises

A licensee may alter the area of the licensed premises once approved by the Commissioner for Licensing.

GAMING

spacer imageApplying for a Gaming Licence

To help us process your application as quickly as possible, read these guidelines before completing your form.
New Applicants
spacer imageApplying for a Licensed Premises Gaming Licence

Individuals, partnerships, companies or incorporated bodies may apply to operate keno and/or gaming machines at licensed premises in Tasmania.
spacer imageApplying for Special Employee and Technician Licences

Special employee and technician licences allow licence holders to be employed in the gaming industry to undertake specific functions.
spacer imageApplying for a Tasmanian Gaming Licence

A Tasmanian gaming licence allows the holder to conduct gaming activities including by means of a telecommunications device (such as internet gaming). Activities that fall under a Tasmanian gaming licence include sports betting, simulated gaming, fixed odds wagering and major lotteries.
spacer imageIncorporated Bodies

Companies or incorporated bodies applying for or renewing a licensed premises gaming licence need to provide additional information.
spacer imageApplying for listing on the Roll of Recognised Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers of Gaming Equipment

Individuals wishing to manufacture, sell or supply gaming machines, gaming machine games and gaming equipment; or service, repair, test or maintain gaming equipment need to apply for listing on the Roll.

Existing Licence Holders
spacer imageIf you already hold a gaming licence, the Tasmanian Gaming Commission will notify you well in advance of your licence expiring that it needs to be renewed and how to do it.
spacer imageNot sure if you need a licence or a permit? If you need more information contact us.
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