Complaints and concerns

Compl​​aints 

The Liquor and Gaming Branch deals with complaints relating to:

  • the sale and service of liquor at licensed premises; and
  • the conduct of gaming and wagering activities (for example: playing gaming machines, playing keno, participating in table gaming, participating in placing bets on racing or sporting events)

 

Making a Complaint

Step 1: Talk to the manager or licensee of the business

  • Talk to the manager or licensee of the business where the complaint has arisen. This can be a quick and easy way of resolving complaints.

Step 2: Make a written complaint to the regulator

  • If you have tried to resolve the complaint directly with the business and are not satisfied with their response, you can make a written submission to the Commissioner for Licensing or the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission using the liquor and gaming complaint form. Complaints about:

 
Complaint process

You will receive acknowledgement within five working days that your complaint has been received by the Liquor and Gaming Branch. Complaints are responded to within twenty working days of complaint receipt or within an advised timeframe for more complex investigations.

Concerns 

If you are a licensee, staff member or a member of the public and you observe an incident or become aware of an issue that you think does not comply with the current requirements, you may direct your concern to one of the following organisations.

Incident or issueContact
Sale or service of liquor in a licensed premises, such as non-compliance with Responsible Service of Alcohol obligations
Liquor and Gaming Branch via email: licensing@treasury.tas.gov.au or complete the Liquor complaint​ form
Excessive noise from bands or recorded music coming from a licensed premises

Your Local Council:

Tasmanian Council Directory

Illegal sale of liquor, intoxication in a public place, or issues of public annoyanceCall the non‑emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444
​The conduct of gaming or wagering activities in premises
​Talk to the manager/licensee of the premises where the issue occurred

 

If you are not satisfied with the outcome, contact the Liquor and Gaming Branch via email, or complete a liquor and gaming complaint form.

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