❓ MP Murray questions the increase in liquor licensing fees for not-for-profit community clubs in WA, inquiring about the cost difference between 2010 and 2011, the methodology behind the increase, and whether community clubs are treated the same as commercial operators. The response confirms a 2.1% CPI-linked increase and no prior briefings.
AnsweredQoN 4893Legislative Assembly
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In relation to community clubs receiving an increase of fees and charges attached to liquor licensing, I ask;
(a) what was the cost in 2010 for a not-for-profit community controlled club to get a liquor license;
(b) how much will a not-for-profit community controlled club have to pay to get a liquor license in 2011;
(c) has the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor raised the cost of liquor licenses for 2011; and
(i) if so, what is the percentage of increase; and
(ii) if so, what methodology was used to determine the increase;
(d) are licensed community clubs required to pay the same level of increase as commercial operators, whose charter and licensing predominately involve the sale of alcohol; and
(e) did the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor hold a briefing with key stakeholders prior to sending notice of major policy change to licensees in Western Australia?
(a) what was the cost in 2010 for a not-for-profit community controlled club to get a liquor license;
(b) how much will a not-for-profit community controlled club have to pay to get a liquor license in 2011;
(c) has the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor raised the cost of liquor licenses for 2011; and
(i) if so, what is the percentage of increase; and
(ii) if so, what methodology was used to determine the increase;
(d) are licensed community clubs required to pay the same level of increase as commercial operators, whose charter and licensing predominately involve the sale of alcohol; and
(e) did the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor hold a briefing with key stakeholders prior to sending notice of major policy change to licensees in Western Australia?
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Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
56 days
(a) 2010:
Club licence - application fee of $750 plus an annual licence fee of $500.
Club restricted licence - application fee of $750 plus an annual licence fee of $250.
(b) 2011:
Club licence - application fee of $765 plus an annual licence fee of $510.
Club restricted licence - application fee of $765 plus an annual licence fee of $255.
(c) Yes.
(i) 2.1%
(ii) The Department of Treasury and Finance advised that a CPI increase of 2.1% should be applied to 2011 fees and charges, which in turn were rounded up or down to the nearest $5/$10.
(d) Yes.
(e) No briefings were conducted for the 2011 fee increases as fee adjustments are not considered a policy change.
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Club licence - application fee of $750 plus an annual licence fee of $500.
Club restricted licence - application fee of $750 plus an annual licence fee of $250.
(b) 2011:
Club licence - application fee of $765 plus an annual licence fee of $510.
Club restricted licence - application fee of $765 plus an annual licence fee of $255.
(c) Yes.
(i) 2.1%
(ii) The Department of Treasury and Finance advised that a CPI increase of 2.1% should be applied to 2011 fees and charges, which in turn were rounded up or down to the nearest $5/$10.
(d) Yes.
(e) No briefings were conducted for the 2011 fee increases as fee adjustments are not considered a policy change.
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