Alcohol & Licensing Advisory
Keep your business compliant with industry and government requirements.
Our Alcohol & Licensing Advisory service offers expert advice on all aspects of alcohol licensing, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
Risk-e Business Consultants has worked with, reviewed and provided independent assessments for a variety of venues, ensuring compliance with industry and government requirements.
Our team is regarded as subject matter experts in the area of liquor and gaming in NSW due to their extensive experience in this area.
Dave Owens established the Alcohol Licensing Enforcement Command (ALEC) within the NSW Police Force and was also a representative on the NSW Government Alcohol Advisory Committee.
Patrick Paroz was the Commander for Drug and Alcohol Coordination for the NSW Police Force. This role included duties as the corporate sponsor for alcohol issues.
Whether you’re launching a new venue, changing your existing licensing arrangements, or dealing with regulatory issues, we provide practical, evidence-based solutions to ensure your operations remain compliant and competitive, while improving your relationships with the relevant peak bodies and government agencies.
Our Alcohol & Licensing services include:
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Risk Management
Experience plays a huge role in the ability to identify, assess and mitigate issues before they occur. We identify potential risks related to alcohol service and provide strategies to manage and mitigate these risks. This includes staff training, operational adjustments, and incident reviews and safety audits.
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Safety Audits
Our team conducts proactive audits on how measures implemented by your venue are working and identify future actions to reduce the level of risk. We will establish an independent compliance history to provide documented evidence of your commitment and capability.
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Licensing Advisory
We provide expert advice on obtaining and maintaining the appropriate alcohol licenses for your business. This includes reviewing your existing licenses, recommending changes, and helping with new license applications.
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Security Management
We will review and provide advice on your security management plans and protocols for dealing with intoxicated, violent and disorderly patrons. We review training programs to ensure currency with legislative requirements and management plans.
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Regulatory Compliance
Our team ensures your business remains compliant with all relevant licensing regulations. We provide regular updates on changes in regulations and assist with audits and inspections. We help you align reporting to police requirements, ensuring internal plans and practices align with legal requirements.
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Industry Best Practices
Our experts will guide your business in implementing evidence-based practices, helping you maintain a high standard of compliance. The results will assist you to foster high staff performance and the continuous improvement of your business model.
Our Licensing specialists:
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Pat Paroz, National Regulatory Consultant
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Dave Owens, Founder & CEO
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Dave Donohue, National Risk Consultant
Our recent Alcohol & Licensing work:
