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RSA Training Updates

From the 1 January 2009, the following amendments to the Liquor Act 1992.

All licensees must ensure the following persons have a current training course certificate in the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA):

the licensee (if an individual)
approved managers and
any staff members at the premises who is involved in the service or supply of liquor
Staff members include bartenders, glass collectors, floor hostesses, room service staff.

Staff members employed prior to 1 January 2009 will have until 30 June 2010 to complete the required training.

Staff members employed after 1 January 2009 will be required to complete the training within 30 days of commencing employment.

RSA training will remain current for a period of three years, after which time the holder of the certificate will need to renew the training.


July 1 2008- NSW Ejected Patrons

A person may be ejected or refused entry to our premises if they are:

intoxicated
violent
quarrelsome
disorderly
Smoking in smoke free areas
Suspected of possessing a prohibited drug, or
behaving in a way that causes the licensee to commit an offence under the liquor laws.

When asked, the person is required by law to:

leave the venue immediately, and
leave the vicinity of the premises by moving more than 50 metres away, unless they have a reasonable excuse (see below)

The person must not re-enter or attempt to re-enter the premises within 24 hours, and must not re-enter the 50 metre vicinity within 6 hours.
A person who fails to comply commits an offence. They may be issued with a $550 penalty notice. The maximum court penalty is $5,500.

When ejecting a person, please ensure that you provide them with the following information:

"You are required by law to move more than 50 metres away from our premises. You cannot return to our venue for at least 24 hours. You are not permitted to re-enter the vicinity within 6 hours. If you fail to comply you commit an offence and police may take action"


A reasonable excuse for remaining within the 50 metre vicinity is limited to:

Obtaining transport
Residing within the vicinity or
The person has fears for their safety if they leave the vicinity