"At Darveniza Barron Wood & Associates we specialise in the acquisition of all Government Licenses. Our aim is to provide the fastest and most cost efficient method of obtaining what you, our client, wants!"
New Legislation now exists!
In applying for a licence, a brief guide exists below.
Applications must be on the approved form and in the approved manner, i.e. with the statutory government fee attached, relevant details of licensee nominated etc. Government charges vary according to the site. Fees range from $4000 to $5000.
You must allow between 24 and 26 weeks on average before most new licenses are issued.
You must be the holder or the applicant for approval to be a holder of, a General, Club or Special Facility Liquor Licence, to qualify for approval.
You must undergo rigorous character checking from the Office of Gaming Regulation and the Police Service.
The applicant must provide extensive details concerning their financial status including profit and loss and asset and liability statements.
The numbers and types of gaming machines approved vary according to the size of the premises. Plans are to be provided in A3 size in compliance with Queensland Office of Gaming Regulations Guidelines.
All staff operating or attending to the machines, must be licensed under the Act.
Public advertising will be required by all applications.
Details of Responsible Gaming Initiatives are required which are detailed in the House Policy.
A Community Impact Statement is required for all applications and is published by this firm. A Community Impact Statement is a comprehensive investigation into the possible impacts of gaming machines on the local community. Involving extensive research and public consultations with local residents, businesses and community representatives a Community Impact Statement aims to identify any possible implications that gaming machines may have on the local community.
Whilst approval for a site licence may be granted, further applications for machine permits must be sought. This will depend on your location and the size of the available pool of machines in your area.
New legislation in the area now requires specialised assistance, please call for all enquiries in this area.
