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Signs to display where customers buy alcohol

By law, you must display some signs to meet your obligations as a licensee. Other signs are optional.

By law, you must display certain signs (posters) at your licensed venue or location.

We can fine you more than $1,000 if you do not display the correct signs in the correct way (section 102 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998).

You can also explore our full range of optional signs.

Which signs you need

Regularly check you are displaying the most up-to-date signs.

Signs can change for many reasons, including if fine amounts change. To stay informed, subscribe to our industry newsletter.

Check the poster's keycode (bottom left corner) matches the one listed here.

How to print your signs

You must print your signs:

  • from the version you downloaded here (no changes allowed)
  • in colour on A4 paper (210 x 297mm)
  • so they are clear, not blurry or low resolution, with high enough quality that liquor inspectors can easily see the sign's keycode.

It's not a requirement, but we suggest using heavier paper stock (120-200gsm) so the poster lasts longer.

How to display your signs

You can be fined if you do not display your signs correctly.

To stay compliant:

  • display your signs so your customers can easily see them, such as behind the bar at eye level
  • if you frame the sign, make sure the frame does not hide any of the wording or imagery
  • make sure the poster is printed straight (not crooked)
  • make sure it's printed clearly, not blurry or low resolution.

You can laminate the sign if you want.

Optional signs

These signs are optional. If you want, we can post you a printed copy. Email your request to contact@liquor.vic.gov.au.

SignWho it's for

Restaurant and cafe licence.

Optional signage Takeaway alcohol with food
PDF 745.07 KB
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Licence with delivery conditions.

Optional signage Delivering liquor
PDF 2.17 MB
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Need a lift - just ask and we can arrange on for you. We want you to get home safely.

Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage Need a lift
PDF 143.14 KB
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Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage Don't abuse staff
PDF 4.89 MB
(opens in a new window)

Licensed venues that allow customers to drink on-site.

Optional signage Free water available
PDF 4.09 MB
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Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage Supply liquor to under 18s is illegal a4
PDF 1.46 MB
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Poster: A man looking at an ID. Text: If you look under 25 we will ask you for ID

Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage Under 25 we will ask you for ID
PDF 91.86 KB
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Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage Barring powers
PDF 30.84 KB
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To display in your staff room, kitchen, training room or other areas where staff will see it.

Optional signage RSA principles
PDF 42.57 KB
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Poster showing a line across bottles of beer and a glass of wine with text

Licensed venues or locations, to help identify areas where customers cannot take alcohol.

Optional signage Warning No alcohol past this point
PDF 175.24 KB
(opens in a new window)

Club licences that require guests to sign in.

Optional signage Signing in
PDF 756.13 KB
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Poster with close up image of sports balls and the title Our club is liquor licence ready

Club licences.

Optional signage Our club is liquor licence ready
PDF 402.93 KB
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Licensed venues.

Optional signage Prevent drink spiking
PDF 683.98 KB
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Optional signage Prevent drink spiking for staff
PDF 206.62 KB
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Instructions on: What to do when someone has been spiked

For staff of licensed venues and locations, to display in your staff room, kitchen, training room or other areas where staff will see it.

What to do when someone has been spiked
PDF 1.15 MB
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Approved forms of ID

Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage Approved forms of ID
PDF 1.48 MB
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DirectLine confidential alcohol and drug counselling poster 1800 888 236

Licensed venues and locations.

Optional signage DirectLine
PDF 678.55 KB
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Optional signage - Never ok to disrespect our staff


Licensed venues and locations

Optional signage - Never ok to disrespect our staff
PDF 1005.92 KB
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Optional signage - Feeling uncomfortable? Speak to staff

Licensed venues and locations

Optional signage - Feeling uncomfortable speak to staff
PDF 107.62 KB
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Zero tolerance for bad behaviour

Licensed venues and locations

Optional signage - Zero tolerance for bad behaviour
PDF 167.69 KB
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