Due to COVID-19 and the restrictions now in place on public gatherings, some associations may find it difficult to comply with the legislative requirement around Annual General Meetings.
The State Coordinator has made a direction that wineries, cellar doors and restaurants located at wineries were to close as of 31 March 2020, with the sale of food to the public also to cease.
As part of a $1 billion stimulus package announced by the Premier today, liquor licence fees for the vast majority of existing licensees will be waived for the 2020-21 financial year.
The Government has agreed to provide free short-term licences to those licensees operating a small bar, cafe, restaurant or community club to allow for the sale of takeaway liquor.
The Commonwealth Government has put in place restrictions on indoor gatherings as part of ongoing moves to respond to the potential threat posed by coronavirus.
Recently, the Australian Government has imposed restrictive measures as part of its response to COVID-19 which may have impacted a number of consumer contracts resulting in questions around cancellations and refunds.
In light of the Prime Minister's announcements with respect to non-essential gatherings, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner has canceled the current trading round.