Holding under-age and all-ages events on licensed premises

Licensees holding under-age or all-ages events on their premises must lodge an application for a temporary variation of licence if any of these circumstances apply:

• the event or occasion is publicly advertised
• the event is open to the public or casual attendance
• a fee is being charged for admission to, or providing entertainment or services at, the event.

The same ID laws apply for under-age and all-ages events as for under-age drinking, including:

• the requirement to check for valid identification (ID)
• ensuring minors under 18 don't buy or drink alcohol on the licensed premises.

You can be held liable and penalised if a minor drinks alcohol on your premises that they or someone else bought from you.

Also consider...

• Read Guideline 11—Under-age events and all ages events.
• Print or display signage for use in your venue about:
  • the consequences of using false ID
  • refusal of service.
• Read the Liquor Act 1992.
• Learn more about refusal of service.