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Liquor Industry Unites to call for review into WA Liquor Restrictions
The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia (LSAWA) and Retail Drinks Australia (Retail Drinks) are calling for the temporary WA liquor restrictions to be brought

Mark McGowan responds to questions over alcohol restrictions
Premier Mark McGowan has responded to questions in State Parliament over concerns relating to the liquor restrictions imposed on publicans and bottle shop owners. Last

WA Liquor Stores benefit from Stimulus Package
Another week and it’s another roll out of Federal and State Government relief packages. After yesterday’s 130-billion dollar Commonwealth Stimulus, the State Government today unveiled its

New Liquor Restrictions for WA Retailers
The State Government has confirmed NEW liquor restrictions come into effect today as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes have been brought about following the Government’s move to

Let’s “Calm the Farm”
If you’re a consumer then the quickest way to be treated like a child is to act like one. Do not panic buy. Otherwise we will

Small Business Unites with State Government to fight COVID-19 threat
A delegation of Western Australian industry associations has held an urgent but positive meeting with Small Business Minister Paul Papalia over the immediate future for

Major Milestone for Pilbara BDR Trial
The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia (LSAWA) and the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) WA have welcomed the Government’s commitment to a two-year trial of

Cops Declare War on Drinkers
The landscape for the liquor industry was rocked in the first week of 2020 when the WA Police Commissioner revealed he had attempted to blindside

LSA visits Pilbara for BDR negotiations
The Liquor Stores Association has travelled across the Pilbara, highlighting the tangible benefits associated with the Banned Drinkers Register to local stakeholders. With the two-year

Chris O’Brien: The Liquor Baron
As we head into a new decade within the ever changing landscape of our liquor industry we’ll bring you insight from those who for generations

Glory Glory Hallelujah
The Liquor Stores Association was recently invited by Perth Glory Football Club owners Lucy and Tony Sage to attend an A-League match against Melbourne Victory.

Embracing Connectivity
Embrace Difference’s WA Chapters latest event was built around “Embracing Connectivity”. It was another sold out event with more than 80 people in attendance representing