Under the Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2023, the renewal fee for a general licence is calculated using the formula:
Renewal fee = base fee for a general licence + risk fees (if applicable)
Star rating discounts on renewal fees
- Venues with a 4 star rating receive a 5% discount.
- Venues with a 5 star rating receive a 10% discount.
To find your star rating, search for your licence at Liquor Licences and Applications Online.
For more information on how your venue’s star rating is calculated, see Demerit point and star rating systems for liquor licensing.
Determine your indicative renewal fee
Follow the steps below to determine your indicative renewal fee.
These steps do not cover licences that have incurred at least one demerit point between 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2025.
If your general licence has incurred at least one demerit point, your renewal fee will include both a base fee and an additional non-compliance risk fee. If this applies to your licence, please refer to the Non-compliance risk fee section on the How your renewal fee is calculated page.
* General licences, (not including late night general licences) that are in rural areas are eligible for a discount. This discount reduces the base fee to $627.70. The Modified Monash Model set out what is a rural area - your venue must be located in an MM5, MM6 or MM7 area based on your postcode and suburb on your licence. The full list of eligible suburbs are listed in Schedule 6 of the Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2023.
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