Liquor Control Act 1988

The primary objects of this Act are —

to regulate the sale, supply and consumption of liquor; and

to minimise harm or ill‑health caused to people, or any group of people, due to the use of liquor; and

to cater for the requirements of consumers for liquor and related services, with regard to the proper development of the liquor industry, the tourism industry and other hospitality industries in the State.

In performing the Director’s functions under this Act, the Director must have regard to the primary objects of this Act and also to the following secondary objects —

to facilitate the use and development of licensed facilities, including their use and development for the performance of live original music, reflecting the diversity of the requirements of consumers in the State; and

to provide adequate controls over, and over the persons directly or indirectly involved in, the sale, disposal and consumption of liquor; and

to provide a flexible system, with as little formality or technicality as may be practicable, for the administration of this Act; and

to encourage responsible attitudes and practices towards the promotion, sale, supply, service and consumption of liquor that are consistent with the interests of the community.

If, in performing any of the Director’s functions under this Act, the Director considers that there is any inconsistency between the primary objects referred to in subsection (1) and the secondary objects referred to in subsection (2), the primary objects take precedence.

The objects in this section do not apply in relation to Part 5AA or the performance of functions under Part 5AA.