In some rare cases the decision may be referred to the Liquor Commission (opens a new window) for determination instead.
Document exchange — contested applications
If objections and/or interventions were lodged during the advertised period, a document exchange process will occur with the applicant and all objectors and interveners. This is an opportunity for all parties to provide any further information or evidence to be considered by the decision maker. A decision can't be made until this process is complete.
Proceedings before the director of liquor licensing policy (opens a new window)
Determination
The decision maker will assess all information lodged with the application and, if applicable, this will include all submissions lodged in the document exchange process.
Once all documentation and submissions have been carefully considered, a decision will be made to either grant the licence, conditionally grant the licence or to refuse the application.
Either a notice or a full decision will be issued to all parties to the application. If you are issued with the shorter notice and it doesn't contain the reasons for the decision, any person who is party to the proceedings can request a copy of the reasons within 28 days of receiving the written notice.
The licence will be conditionally granted if there are outstanding requirements in relation to planning and/or the completion of the premises.
If the licence is granted, a pro-rata annual licence fee needs to be paid before the decision and the licence is issued.
Review
All decisions for the grant of a licence or an ongoing extended trading permit are subject to review by the Liquor Commission (opens a new window). The review doesn't occur unless a party to proceedings requests the review. An application form and application fee (opens a new window) must be lodged with the Liquor Commission within one month of the reasons for the decision being received.
The decisions of the Liquor Commission can only be appealed on a question of law. Appeals are lodged with the Supreme Court of Western Australia (opens a new window).
