L&GNSW Codes & Guidelines

RSA certification — alcohol-serving staff

NSW · Liquor & Gaming NSWDoes (enforced)

Under the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW), any person who sells, supplies, or serves alcohol must hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. The statutory renewal period is three years, though many venues require annual refreshers.

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Operational metadata

How this obligation operates.

Citation
Liquor Act 2007 (NSW), s.121A; Liquor Regulation 2018 (NSW)
Read on legislation.nsw.gov.au →
Frequency
Annual
Binds
venue, gm
Strategic tier
Does (enforced)
Venue Axis gates a downstream platform action on this obligation being current — e.g. an attestation must exist before a CEO can proceed, or an EGM cannot operate during statutory shutdown.
Consequence of breach

What can go wrong.

Fine under Liquor Act 2007 (NSW); potential licence conditions.

Consequences are summarised from the underlying legislation. Specific penalties depend on the breach pattern, prior history, and the regulator's enforcement posture. Talk to a liquor and gaming lawyer for a definitive view of your venue's exposure.

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