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Don´t Buy It For Them!

One of the most difficult compliance issues faced by packaged liquor retailers today is the secondary service and sale of alcohol to minors.

That is, adults purchasing alcohol for their children or anyone else who is under the age of 18 years. 76% of alcohol supplied to underage drinkers is through a parent or acquaintance. It is a constant battle for retailers to address this issue with their customers without putting themselves at risk of abuse. The Australian Liquor Stores Association has developed a "Don´t Buy It For Them" campaign to assist retailers to communicate to their customers, that it is an offence to purchase and supply alcohol for any persons under the age of 18 years. If caught, fines are heavy for retailers and customers alike.

LRA has sent all members in ACT, NSW and Victoria an A4 poster to put up above the cash register. It is vital retailers point to this sign when addressing this issue with customers. If further signage is required please call us at LRA.

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Have your say!

Its Time for you to help Government Officials Understand Your Business -
The LRA committee would like to strongly encourage all Packaged Liquor Retailers to immediately write or call their local councillors, state and federal Members of Parliament, inviting them to visit your store and to meet with you to discuss your business, your role in the community and the impact of the unfair packaged liquor license fee structure. It is our role, as an industry sector, to help those in government understand the day-to-day challenges independent packaged liquor retailers face in their businesses.

Linked are some facts for you to digest that we have raised with Minister Robinson.

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ANZ Bank and Independent Packaged Liquor Stores

We are delighted to advise that LRA has successfully negotiated with the ANZ Banking Group an exclusive LRA member EFTPOS facility. This new member service will add extra value to your membership and is effective immediately.

For further details please see the ANZ advertisement. We encourage you to read it carefully and follow the instructions to take immediate advantage. ANZ Banking will monitor member take-up of the offer and review this offer at the end of the year.

Strong support from LRA members will lead to further ANZ Banking member benefits when LRA renews the current agreement. If you are unsure as to what to do, please contact us at LRA for further information or call ANZ Merchant Services on 1300 366 988. This is one of a number of LRA member-only benefits assisting you to control your business expenses and help improve your bottom line.

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House Rules Folders — A Must for All Liquor Stores to Have on Hand!

LRA/MGA has developed an industry specific House Rules Folder for packaged liquor licensees in Victoria to have on hand in their stores at all times.

Manuals have been prepared for over 500 IGA Plus Liquor, Cellarbrations, Bottle-O and Bottlemart as well as un-bannered stores. The House Rules folder is a vital information tool to assist stores in complying with Packaged Liquor Laws.

The folder contains information about the responsibilities of a packaged liquor license holder, including the Red Line Area, Facts About Alcohol, Intoxication and Minors, Code of Conduct, Responsible Service of Alcohol training and a register for staff RSA certificates.

This folder is essential to have on hand should stores be visited by a member of the Victorian Compliance inspectorate. For more information or if you wish to order your House Rules Folder, please call us on 1800 888 479. (Folders are included as a membership benefit.)

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