NSW Government
Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
- Pseudo Liquor Sales Report - A pilot research study commissioned by the Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing has confirmed that licensed venues need to be more vigilant about ID checks
- Licensee/Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Approved Course Providers
Information about Liquor Licensee/Responsible Service of Alcohol Courses from the NSW Department of Gaming & Racing
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
Information about the Responsible Service of Alcohol. March 2003
- Minors and Responsible Service of Alcohol in Licensed and BYO Restaurants
An information sheet prepared from the NSW Department of Gaming & Racing with information on responsible service of alcohol laws in licensed and BYO restaurants - especially to underage patrons.
- Mandatory Responsible Service of Alcohol
This information sheet points to the benefits associated with RSA training in minimising alcohol-related problems, particularly when combined with enforcement efforts.December 2003.
- NSW Liquor Industry Code of Practice: Responsible Promotion of Liquor Products
This Code of Practice provides a framework of practices which are considered acceptable and reasonable,subject to controls being in place,to prevent the intoxication of patrons and,in all other respects,the premises being properly conducted.The Code highlights those practices which are discouraged as not being in the public interest.
- Requirements of the Liquor Administration Board for the Responsible Service of Alcohol
Attorney General's Department: BOCSAR
Young Adults' Experience of Responsible Service Practice in NSW
This report presents findings from a recent NSW survey of 18 to 39 year olds who report drinking at at-risk levels for acute alcohol-related harm are. It was found that over half of those who consume alcohol in this age group reported that their last location of at-risk drinking occurred at a licensed premises. Of these, over half reported showing at least one sign of intoxication, while almost one in five reported showing at least three signs of intoxication. Only 10 per cent of those reporting signs of intoxication also reported that they had experienced responsible service initiatives from licensed premises staff, while over half of these 'intoxicated' patrons reported that they were continued to be served alcohol. 2002
TAFE NSW: OTEN
Responsible Service of Alcohol Course Information
Includes course information, enrolment forms
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Australian Federal Government
Australian Institute of Criminology
Facilitating the Responsible Service of Alcohol by Hotels and Clubs: Strategies to Reduce Alcohol Related Harm in the Hunter - Two Collaborative Approaches
Paper presented at the conference Partnerships in Crime Prevention, convened jointly by the Australian Institute of Criminology and the National Campaign Against Violence and Crime and held in Hobart, 25-27 February 1998. This paper describes two collaborative projects being implemented in the Hunter Area of NSW to reduce alcohol related crime.
Governments of Other States & Territories
Queensland Department of Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading
Guide to the Responsible Service of Alcohol
Designed for use by licensees, management and staff of licensed premises. The guidelines contained in the booklet are intended to encourage a responsible, caring and professional approach to the serving of alcohol.
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Other Australian Links
Australian Hotels Association (NSW)
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training Course
Information about the RSA course that is offered by the Australian Hotels Association (NSW)
Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club (CHPRSL)
Responsible Service of Alcohol(RSA) Course Information
Dee Why RSL
Responsible Service of Alcohol
An extract of Dee Why RSL Clubs policy on Responsible service of Alcohol.
Lismore & District Workers’ Club
Policy Statement to Patrons for the Responsible Service of Alcohol
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International
The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC)
Serving Alcohol
Practical information about serving alcohol responsibly - including guides on serving alcohol at parties, school functions, workplaces, sports clubs, etc.
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
Responsible Service (Tip Sheet)
Responsible Service Tips provide licensees and the general public with information on a number of Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) policies.
Canada. Report
Strategy for Transforming Ontario's Beverage Alcohol System
This report outlines the recommended strategy for transforming Ontario’s beverage alcohol system. It calls on the government to focus on its regulatory role and leave wholesale and retail operations to the private sector. July 2005
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