The Victorian Liquor Commission (the Commission) can hold hearings into licence applications, amenity complaints, licensee non-compliance and disciplinary matters.
Types of hearings
Internal reviews
An applicant or objector can request an internal review if they are not satisfied with a decision about a licence application, variation or transfer. The Commission will review the decision and may call a hearing to hear further evidence on the application.
Licence applicants and objectors can use the following form to request an internal review:
Disciplinary action and amenity inquiries
Hearings may be used to investigate non-compliance by a licensee or amenity complaints made by the police or local councils. The licensee has a right of response at a hearing.
Notices for upcoming inquiries will be published on this page, as per Section 92A and Section 94B of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act).
Amenity complaints can be made on our complaints page.
The Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Victoria Police licensing inspectors or local councils can use the following form to request a disciplinary action inquiry:
Upcoming hearings
Below is a schedule of dates and details for upcoming liquor hearings pursuant to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act). This schedule is updated periodically and is subject to change.
If you require further information, please contact the Secretariat at secretariat@liquor.vic.gov.au
Attendance
Commission hearings are held in various locations. Please confirm the venue below.
All hearings are open to the public unless otherwise stated.
If you would like to attend a hearing, please contact the Secretariat. Due to security protocols, certain venues require an attendee list 48 hours before. Therefore, the Secretariat must have a list of all attendees.
| Date and time | Licensee/Premises | Hearing type | Matter type | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 30 September 2025, 2 pm | Licensee: Galaxy KTV & Bar Pty Ltd Premises: Galaxy KTV & Bar, Melbourne | Directions Hearing | Disciplinary Action | MS Teams | See Inquiry Notice |
| Friday 10 October 2025, 10:30 am | Licensee: Fortress Melbourne Pty Ltd Premises: Fortress Melbourne | Hearing | Internal Review | 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | See Inquiry Notice |
| Monday 20 October 2025, 11:30 am | Licensee: Rebel Rebel Bar Pty Ltd Premises: Rebel Rebel Bar | Hearing | Internal Review | 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | |
| Tuesday 21 October 2025, 10:30 am | Licensee: Smallbirds Pty Ltd Premises: Little River General Store | Hearing | Internal Review | Level 1/215 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | |
| Monday 27 October 2025, 10:30 am | Licensee: Amorino Enterprises Pty Ltd Premises: L’Amorino Italian Street Food and Pizza Bar | Hearing | Internal Review | 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Assistance with access to hearings
Hearing participants may request assistance with access to the hearing because of:
- communication issues
- health issues
- physical mobility
- wellbeing, safety and security
- location
- other access issues.
Members of the public may request access to observe a hearing by videoconference rather than attend in person.
If you have any special requirements to help you participate in an in-person hearing or wish to participate via videoconference, please contact us prior to the hearing date. Requests should be made as soon as possible before the hearing by email to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au or by phone on 1300 182 457.
Commission decisions
Decisions made by the Victorian Liquor Commission are available from the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) website. Decisions made by the previous regulator, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, are also available on the AustLII website.
Historical decisions
Decisions, made by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, are available from the AustLII website.
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