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LSA WA welcomes removal of liquor restrictions
The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to lift the temporary restrictions imposed on the packaged liquor industry in

Message from the CEO: “Online is not Perfect””
On-line is far from perfect. As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 environment people seem to be becoming adjusted to the new world we

Occasional License Applications
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the State Government has waived the fee for an occasional license to enable licensees seeking to sell bulk purchases

Liquor Restrictions remain for another month
The State Government has decided to uphold the current state wide liquor restrictions it introduced on March 25, for at least another month. The Liquor

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