Liquor Licensing Act 1990

The object of this Act is to regulate the sale, supply, promotion and consumption of liquor so as to – minimise harm arising from the misuse of liquor by – ensuring that the supply of liquor is carried out in a way that is in the best interests of the community and does not, as far as practicable, detract from public amenity; and restricting undesirable liquor promotion and advertising and the supply of certain liquor products; and encouraging a culture of responsible consumption of liquor; and facilitate the responsible development of the liquor and hospitality industries in a way that is consistent with the best interests of the community.

It is the obligation of any person on whom a function is imposed or a power is conferred under this Act to perform the function or exercise the power in such a manner as to further the object set out in subsection (1).