Liquor Control Act 1988

The Commissioner of Police may make a submission about —

whether or not a person is a fit and proper person; or

whether public disorder or disturbance would be likely to result if a particular application were granted; or

the interest that a person may have in a licence; or

any other matter relevant to the public interest.

The Commissioner of Police —

may investigate or inquire into the background and antecedents of an applicant or an interested person; and

must, if required to do so by the Director, report to the Director about —

the background, antecedents, character and reputation of an applicant or an interested person; and

any disqualification under this Act or the Liquor Act 1970 that may relate to an applicant or an interested person.

A report under subsection (2)(b) is taken to be an official submission by the Commissioner of Police (in addition to any submission made under subsection (1)).