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Manager Approval - Western Australia

Description

Approval is required for all people that manage or supervise the daily operations of a licensed premises that sells or supplies liquor. Depending on the type of business, this approval will be restricted or unrestricted.

An approved manager must be present at the licensed premises at any time that business is conducted at those premises.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • be a fit and proper person
  • have completed the relevant mandatory training
  • hold a current National Police Certificate.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $212.00

Application for approval. Fees for 2026-27
Renew Renewal All -

Renewal of Manager Approval for five years:

  • at Australia Post - $191.00
  • online - $149.00

Fees for 2026-27
Vary Application All -

Upgrade from restricted to unrestricted licence:

  • at Australia Post - $69.50
  • online - $17.50

Fees for 2026-27

Act(s) name

Liquor Control Act 1988 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Control Regulations 1989 Western Australia

Lodgement process

Apply

The completed application and accompanying fee must be lodged at Australia Post.

Administering agency

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Racing, Gaming and Liquor

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.