Liquor Commission

After the Liquor Commission, or its delegate, has made a decision in respect of certain liquor matters, either under the Liquor Act 2019 or under the Liquor Commission Act 2018, a decision notice is issued.

A decision notice is a written notice setting out the:

• decision and the reasons for it
• right of an affected person to seek a review of the decision before the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Review of decisions

Under the Liquor Commission Act 2018, the Liquor Commission can delegate its powers and functions under either the Liquor Commission Act 2018 or the Liquor Act 2019 to the director of liquor licensing.

The Liquor Commission has the power to review decisions made by the director of liquor licensing under the Liquor Act 2019 upon application by an affected person.

In general terms, an affected person is someone who has been involved with the application or matter determined by the director of liquor licensing, such as an applicant, a person who objected to an application, or a licensee who is the subject of a complaint.

An application for review must be made within 28 days after written notice of the director of liquor licensing’s decision is given to the affected person. Although the commission has the power to extend the time allowed for making an application, a person who believes they are an affected person should take steps as soon as possible to lodge an application for review.

The application must clearly state the grounds on which it is made, and the facts relied on to establish the grounds for review.