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Commercial and Consumer Tribunal

The Commercial and Consumer Tribunal (CCT) was established on 1 July 2003 to hear and determine appeals against decisions of the Chief Executive of the Department made under the Liquor Act 1992.

The CCT, which replaced the function of the Liquor Appeals Tribunal, is an independent decision-making body which provides an informal, quick, efficient and cheaper form of merits review for liquor licensing matters than was available under a court system.

The Tribunal is also given jurisdiction by the Wine Industry Act 1994 to hear and determine appeals against decisions of the Chief Executive made under that Act.

The Liquor Act and the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal Act 2003 give jurisdiction to the tribunal to hear and determine appeals against decisions of the Chief Executive under the Act including in particular:

the grant, refusal, cancellation, suspension or surrender of a licence or permit
the renewal of an extended hours permit
licence conditions
the grant or refusal of authorisation under the Act; and
“to hear and determine other appeals that may be made to it under this Act or another Act”.

For more information on the CCT and to view the Liquor List or decisions, visit the CCT website or telephone 3247 3333.

Last updated 15 June 2005.