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Services Since 1914

In 1914, Walter Dwyer and John Peter Durack formed the firm of Dwyer Durack, beginning a long and successful history. Walter Dwyer came to Perth from a busy practice in the thriving gold mining town of Kalgoorlie . . .

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Liquor Licensing

The Liquor Licensing section at Dwyer Durack provides technical advice on all aspects of liquor licensing and hospitality law.  The Liquor Licensing section is headed by Peter Fraser who has been active in representing the interests of members of the liquor industry since 1997

 Peter has  represented the Australian Hotels Association, the Liquor Store Association and a wide range of licensees, and new applicants within the licensing industry, throughout WA. He regularly lectures at the accredited training course conducted by the Australian Hotels Association. We have extensive experience in;

  • The preparation of Public Interest Assessment Submissions
  • Representing members of the industry being investigated, or prosecuted, by the Liquor Enforcement Unit
  • Applications for and objections to new liquor licenses
  • Transfer of Liquor Licenses, preparation and review of lease agreements, sale of business agreements and partnership agreements
  • Applications for extended trading permits, variations to license conditions and alteration/redefinitions
  • Representing licensees the subject of a s117 complaint, s64 inquiry or s95 complaint
  • Appearing before the Liquor Commission of WA