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Temporary Limited Liquor Licence - Victoria

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to supply alcohol at a one-off event or short series of events.

There are a number of event types that can be licensed: 

  • one-off events
  • temporary increase of trading hours or licensed venue area
  • theatre production or season
  • point-of-sale for sporting events
  • sell alcohol online, mail orders or gift hampers
  • liquor festival or event
  • all other events including seasonal events. 

If more than 5,000 people will attend the event, you may need a major event liquor licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

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Current fees can be found here.

Act(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2023 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Apply at least 8 weeks before your event.

Lodgement process

Apply

You no longer need to upload a council planning permit with your application. Instead, upload the LCV new licence or permit planning document when the application process asks for a planning permit. This is a temporary step while the Agency updates the application form. You can upload a planning permit instead, if you have one.

Approval time

8 weeks

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Liquor Control Victoria

Contact details

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