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Variation or Cancellation of Conditions of Licence

Published 14 August 2026
Alcohol Licences Variation
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All alcohol licences come with conditions that the licence holder must comply with. Conditions can be general and apply to all businesses or they can be specific to the business. A common example of a licence condition is the licenced business hours.

A variation application is used where the licence holder wishes to vary or cancel an existing licence condition. Common examples might include:

  • A variation to licenced hours

  • A change in the licenced area of the business

  • Removal of a licence designation

  • Modification of a specific condition

  • A change in the designated single alcohol area

Applicants for variations will need to specify what application they are proposing to vary or cancel and be able to provide compelling reasons why they want the change. Applicants may be contacted for additional information depending on the nature of the application.

Variation of Liquor Licence Conditions - PDF Application