Liquor Act 1992

If notice of an application is published as required by section 118, any member of the public may object to the grant of the application, by writing filed with the commissioner on or before the last day for filing of objections as specified in the notice.

An objection may be made individually or by petition.

The grounds on which an objection about an application, other than an application for an adult entertainment permit, may be made are that, if the application were granted, 1 or more of the following may happen—

undue offence, annoyance, disturbance or inconvenience to persons who reside, work or do business in the locality concerned, or to persons in, or travelling to or from, an existing or proposed place of public worship, hospital or school;

harm from alcohol abuse and misuse and associated violence;

an adverse effect on the health or safety of members of the public;

an adverse effect on the amenity of the community.

The grounds on which an objection about an application for an adult entertainment permit may be made are that, if the application were granted, 1 or more of the following may happen—

undue annoyance, disturbance or inconvenience to persons who reside, work or do business in the locality concerned, or to persons in, or travelling to or from, an existing or proposed place of public worship, hospital, school, or other facility or place regularly frequented by children for cultural or recreational activities;

harm from alcohol abuse and misuse and associated violence;

an adverse effect on the health or safety of members of the public;

an adverse effect on the amenity of the community.

In subsection (1)—

has a proper interest in the locality concerned; and

is likely to be affected by the grant of the application.