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The Victorian Liquor Commission (VLC) holds hearings from time to time.

They usually take place at:

Hearing Rooms
Victorian Liquor Commission
49 Elizabeth Street
Richmond, Victoria, 3121

Upcoming hearings

Dates and details for upcoming liquor hearings pursuant to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998External Link are posted in advance.

All hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Ground floor, 49 Elizabeth Street, Richmond unless indicated otherwise.

Date/time Licensee/Premises Hearing type Matter type Details
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 @ 10.30 AM Domenico Follacchio / Big Mouth Inquiry Internal Review N/A
Thursday, 15 June 2023 @ 10.30 AM Sterling Nightclubs Pty Ltd / Love Machine Directions hearing Disciplinary Action N/A
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 @10.30AM Endeavour Group Pty Ltd / Dan Murphy’s Daylesford Directions hearing Internal Review N/A
Friday, 30 June 2023 @ 10.30 AM Zeppelin Pty Ltd/ Zeppelin Kitchen Inquiry Internal Review N/A

Assistance with access to hearings

Participants for matters scheduled for hearing in person at the VLC hearing room may request assistance with access to the hearing including translation services, physical assistance and videoconference 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, please contact us prior to the hearing date.

Should you wish to participate via videoconference, please contact us to discuss your options.

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.

Inquiry notices

Inquiry notices are published pursuant to Section 92A and Section 94B of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.

The inquiry notices detail the initial hearing date and grounds for the inquiry.

Sterling Nightclubs Pty LtdExternal Link (PDF, 79.76 KB)

Decisions

Statements of reasons in relation to liquor decisions made by Victorian Liquor Commission are communicated as soon as practicable and are published on this page. For searchable decisions, see the austlii websiteExternal Link .

If you would like a copy of any of the decisions in a more accessible format, please contact us to make your request.

Historical liquor decisions, made by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, are available on this page and at Australasian Legal Information Institute (austlii.edu.au)External Link .

  • On 7 December 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Swancom Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as the Corner Hotel located at 57-61 Swan Street, Richmond. The Commission determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the application for a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 20 October 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to The Royal Gin Company Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as The Timber Yard located at 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application for a temporary limited licence.

    On 3 March 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a Delegate to refuse part of an application made by Malvern East Pty Ltd for variation to conditions of an exisiting late night (general) licence for the premises trading as Racecourse Hotel located at 895 Dandenong Road, Malvern East. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, vary the licence.

    On 17 February 2023, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to Pineapple Jam Hospitality Pty Ltd in respect of the premises located at Unit 25, 1 Kingston Road, Heatherton. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence.

    On 30 December 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence to Mr Michael Buckmaster and Mr Ernesto Mulluso for the premises trading as Workshop Café Heidelberg located at 147 Northern Road, Heidelberg West. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One.

    On 17 November 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to The Prosecco Van Pty Ltd in respect of the Candlelight Concert located at the Meat Market, 1-7 Black Street, North Melbourne. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 12 August 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Ms Gayle Reeves for events located at the Yarra Valley Railway Market and the Punt Road Winery Market. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

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    On 21 December 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application made by Objectors under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision made by a Delegate to grant an application made by Hawthorn Bowling Club Incorporated to vary an existing renewable limited licence for the premises known as the Hawthorn Bowling Club located at 1 Wood Street, Hawthorn. The Commission determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and in turn, grant the application made by Hawthorn Bowling Club Incorporated in part subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 22 November 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Macedon Ranges Shire Council for an event located at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 19 October 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence to Mr Cameron Leigh for events located at Play Nook, 2 Arthurton Road, Northcote. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 19 September 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence for an event at Billy Lids Playland, located at 86 Lynch Street, Hawthorn. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 31 August 2022, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence for the Holy Water Craft Distillery Festival located at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 25 August 2022, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence for the premises trading as Mary Monica. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 29 June 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of whether there are grounds to take disciplinary action against Aparo Management Enterprises Pty Ltd, the Licensee of the premises trading as Dreams Gentlemen’s Club. The Commission determined there are grounds for disciplinary action against the Licensee in accordance with section 93(1) of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.

    On 30 June 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a restaurant and cafe licence regarding the premises trading as Bread & Butta Strathalan. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix A of the reasons.

    On 17 June 2022, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an amended application made by Licensing Inspector Peter Fusinato under section 29 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for variation of a Late Night (On-Premises) Licence granted to Cush Enterprises Pty Ltd for the premises trading as Kay Street Entertainment Complex. The Commission determined to grant the amended application subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of its reasons.

    On 29 March 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a variation to a renewable limited licence to Theka Sharab Desi Pty Ltd in respect of the Licensee trading as Desi Theka Sharab. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the variation to the renewable limited licence.

    On 11 March 2022, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence to Alexandria Tea Rooms Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Alexandria Tea Rooms & Receptions. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, granted a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.
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    On 21 December 2021, the Commission handed down its reasons in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and refused to grant the temporary limited licence.

    On 17 December 2021 the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to grant a restaurant and cafe licence to YATOJO Pty Ltd, in respect of the premises proposing to trade as The Kyn Torquay, 41 The Esplanade, Torquay. The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the delegate and grant the restaurant and cafe licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the decision and reasons for decision.

    On 1 November 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an on-premises licence. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate, and in substitution, grant the on-premises licence.

    On 15 December 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence to DFL Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as Dawson St Liquor and Foodmart, located at 274 Dawson Street, Sale. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and has refused to grant the application for a temporary limited licence.

    On 1 April 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence for the premises trading as Gisborne Foodworks located at 24-28 Hamilton Street, Gisborne. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out at Appendix One. The reasons for decision were released on 1 December 2021.

    On 7 December 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to transfer a general liquor licence. The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate, and in substitution, grant the application to transfer the licence.

    On 19 November 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to grant a renewable limited licence for the online business located on Field Street, Caulfield South. The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One.

    On 18 November 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application to transfer the licence for the premises known as Zoobibi, located at 646 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application to transfer the licence.

    On 15 October 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Mortadeli, located at Shop 8, 4-6 Gilbert Street, Torquay. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 21 October 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of a decision to vary a renewable limited licence, pursuant to section 58 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, at the Commission’s own initiative, in respect of the premises trading as Warrnambool Laneway Bar, located at 80-82 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. The Commission has determined to grant the Review Application in part and vary the decision of the Delegate, subject to the conditions at Appendix A of the attached.

    On 30 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a restaurant and café licence. The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a licence.

    On 14 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Wine More Cellars, located at 163 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

    On 7 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision and reasons in relation to an application for the internal review of the decision to refuse to grant a variation to an on-premises licence for the business trading as Holey Moley, located at Shop 121-124 & 127, Crown Casino, Southbank. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, vary the licence.

    On 27 September 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to accept an out of time objection to an application for an on-premises licence by Holy Trinity on Chapel Pty Ltd, in respect of the premises proposing to trade at 2A Brighton Road, St Kilda. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and refuse to accept the out of time objection.

    On 5 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence to Javam Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as The Persian Room, located at 248A Toorak Road, South Yarra. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application for a renewable limited licence, subject to the conditions in Appendix A of the reasons for decision.

    On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse an application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licensed premises, Gasworks Bar located at 9 Bank Street, Cobram. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse the application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licensed premises.

    On 5 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse a renewable limited licence and an application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licenced premises, to Caswell Nominees Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Funfields Theme Park, located at 2365 Plenty Road, Whittlesea. The Commission has determined to grant the application for a renewable limited licence in accordance with Appendix A of the reasons, and the Commission has determined to refuse the application for permanent approval to permit underage persons on a licenced premises.

    On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence for the business proposing to trade as LeMoo Pty Ltd. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application for a renewable limited licence, subject to the conditions in Appendix A of the reasons for decision.

    On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence to Yin Yam Pty Ltd in respect of an online store trading as Yin Yam Food and Beverage, with warehouse premises located at 2/14 Apex Drive, Truganina. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence

    On 16 July 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application for internal review under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to vary the trading hours on the renewable limited licence held by Cluden Cricket Club Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Cluden Cricket Club, located at the William Reserve, 80 William Street, Brighton. The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the application to vary the renewable limited licence in accordance with Appendix A of the reasons.

    On 3 August 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse to vary the late night (on-premises) licence held by Ocean 12 Entertainment Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Ocean 12 Club, located at Shop 51, 8 Whiteman Street, Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application to vary the late night (on-premises) licence in accordance with Appendix A of the reasons.

    On 22 July 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 of a decision to refuse to vary the on-premises licence held by Baba Levantine Trading Company Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as The B.East Burgers, located at 80 Lygon Street, Brunswick East. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, grant the application to vary the on-premises licence in accordance with Appendix A of the attached decision and reasons.

    On 9 July 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, by persons seeking the internal review a decision of the Commission to grant a variation of late night (on-premises) licence held by Claren Group Pty Ltd for the business trading as Freddie Wimpoles located at 125 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, refuse to grant the variation application.

    On 30June 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, by persons seeking the internal review a decision of the Commission to grant an on-premises liquor licence to The Stolen Gem Pty Ltd for the business trading as the Stolen Gem. The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the delegate to grant the application for an on-premises licence, subject to the conditions at Appendix A of its reasons for decision.

    On 18 June 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application by Minardi Pty Ltd under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to vary a late night (on-premises) licence for the business trading as the Colonial Hotel. The Commission has determined to refuse the review application and vary the decision of the Delegate.

    On 18 May 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application by Australia Liquor Wholesale Pty Ltd under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Australia Liquor Wholesale. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence.

    On 25 March 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to applications by Martin Hughes and Kirsti Anderson, and Darren Wells, for the internal review of a decision to vary the category of licence from a restaurant and cafe licence to an on-premises licence held by Taselan Pty Ltd in respect of the premises known as Northern Soul Café, located at 843 High Street, Thornbury. The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, vary the licence subject to the conditions in Appendix A.

    On 12 March 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in the matter of an application by Angeles Hunt under section 153 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Grumpy Papi’s Cafe, located at Tenancy 9, 75 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington. The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a renewable limited licence.

    On 18 May 2021, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for the internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Frothy Beer Club in respect of the premises located at CS Square Shopping Centre, 29-35 Lake Street, Caroline Springs The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and grant the application for a renewable limited licence.

Reviewed 18 May 2023

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