Liquor Industry

In reply to Mr TEAGUE (Heysen—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (23 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts): I have been advised:

The actual number of liquor licence applications for 2024-25 was 6,488. The categories of applications are summarised in the table below:

The standard timeframe for determining liquor licence applications is 28 days from the date of advertising. Delays in determining an application can result from interventions lodged by SAPOL in relation to individual person approvals for the prospective licence, as well as the consideration of submissions received from the public or surrounding businesses regarding the impact on the locality.