Introduction
A limited liquor licence for a single function allows a non-profit organisation to sell alcohol at a one-off event to raise funds for the group or for a charitable purpose.
Examples of fundraising functions include dinners, balls, conventions, sporting events, performances, exhibitions, seminars, carnivals and fêtes.
Your application will be advertised on the Liquor & Gaming Application Noticeboard for 30 days for community consultation.
Eligibility
- a not-for-profit group (also known as a non-proprietary association) such as an amateur sports club, community group, parents and citizens’ association, or charity
- the applicant/licensee is 18 years or older, and holds a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification (including licensee and advanced licensee qualifications if relevant).
What you need
- your personal details
- a OneGov account
- evidence of your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualifications
- ABN, ACN or Y/Inc details
- details about the function
- details of the premises where the function will be held
- a copy of development consent or approval
- proposed liquor trading hours
- a completed applicant declaration – PDF (if requested during the online application)
- your payment.
How to apply
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Select the 'Apply online' button.
- Register or sign in to OneGov.
- Complete the online application form.
- Enter your payment details.
- Read and confirm the declaration.
- Submit your application.
More information
- If your group wants to hold up to 52 functions within a 12-month period, you can apply for a limited liquor licence – multi-function.
- Your non-profit group might be eligible to sell liquor at up to 6 fundraising functions per year, without the need to get a limited liquor licence, by applying for a liquor licence exemption for a non-profit organisation.
Payment methods
Last updated: 28 November 2023