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Liquor licensing reforms aim to strengthen Western Australia's economy, create jobs, reduce red tape, and support small businesses.
🟡 Medium · Speech19 February 2026 · 680 words
Liquor reforms in WA expand trading hours, enable digital IDs, and support small bars and spirit pro
Reforms passed to improve night-time economy, support small businesses, and reduce harmful alcohol u
“alcohol can now be served by hotels, taverns and small bars with or without a meal on a Good Friday and Christmas Day.”
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Members who spoke
Healy, TerryPapalia, Paul
Topics
liquor licensingsmall businesseconomyalcoholnight-time economy
· 19 February 2026
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