Earlier this year the Victorian Government passed the Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (LGLA Act), making a number of amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (LCR Act).

Under the amendments liquor licensees are affected and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has called on licensees to understand their obligations under the Act.

The amendments reduce red tape for licensees and aim to minimise community harm.

The changes came into effect on 13 September and under the amendments licensees may not supply alcohol to minors under the age of 18 on licensed premises, under any circumstances unless that minor is delivering the liquor to a person of legal drinking age off the premise and that minor is a relative, employee or apprentice of the licensee.

There are also amendments to supplying alcohol to minors in residences, only allowing parents/guardians to supply liquor to minors in a residence if they can demonstrate responsible supervision of the supply of liquor.

For all the amendments visit the VCGLR website.

Source: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/victorias-supply-of-liquor-to-minors-laws-change-tomorrow/