On 13 June 2025, the Victorian Liquor Commission determined at the conclusion of a public disciplinary action inquiry to impose a $15,000 fine against a former licensee, Ryans Family Hotel Pty Ltd (under administration), for a venue known as Ryan’s Hotel, in Traralgon.
The Commission also disqualified the director of this former licensee from holding a liquor licence until 30 June 2026. Further, the Commission disqualified a manager for the former licensee from holding a liquor licence for a 3-month period.
Deputy Chairperson James O’Halloran said “The Commission expects all licensees to meet their liquor licence obligations. Where standards fall short, disciplinary action will be taken to protect the public and uphold confidence in the regulatory system."
Read more about the Commission’s hearings and decisions.
Do you need a liquor licence?
If you want to supply liquor within Victoria, you will need a liquor licence. Find out about when a liquor licence is required and what kind of licence you may need.
Apply for a liquor licence
If you would like to sell or supply alcohol in Victoria you must apply for a licence or permit.
Change your existing liquor licence
Licensees can change, transfer, surrender or renew their liquor licences in Victoria.
How to renew your liquor licence
You will need to renew your licence by 31 December each year. It is easy to renew your liquor licence using our online portal.
Licensee obligations
As a liquor licensee in Victoria you must meet all of your general obligations under the law, including planning, RSA and other training, and your specific liquor licence conditions.
Liquor education and training
There is a range of education and training courses and resources that people involved in the liquor industry in Victoria can access.
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Contact Liquor Control Victoria
Contact Liquor Control Victoria with your queries on liquor licensing and regulations. You can also tell us about your experiences with, or in, the liquor industry.
Liquor portal
The Liquor Portal is designed to help licensees manage their existing liquor licence (remove or replace a nominee, add or remove a director, update a postal or eLIcence email address), lodge a new restaurant and cafe licence application or transfer an existing licence.
The Victorian Liquor Commission
Delivers licensing, investigative, disciplinary and other regulatory functions under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 and regulations relating to the supply and consumption of liquor in Victoria.
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