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Question 1Liquor licensing

Under standard liquor licensing rules, which body typically holds the authority to grant, refuse, suspend, or revoke a liquor licence?

  1. The local police district commander
  2. The licensee's industry association
  3. The designated licensing authority for the area Correct answer.
  4. The national hotel and tourism board

Explanation

Licensing decisions are made by a designated statutory licensing authority, usually a local council or a dedicated licensing body set up under the liquor act. Police and industry groups may comment or object, but they do not hold the power to grant or cancel licences.

Question 2Liquor licensing

A licensee wants to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises. Which licence category most directly fits that purpose?

  1. A packaged liquor licence
  2. A producer's manufacturing licence
  3. A special event permit
  4. An on-premises licence Correct answer.

Explanation

An on-premises licence authorises the sale and supply of liquor for consumption while customers remain at the venue, such as a restaurant, bar, or club. Packaged liquor licences allow takeaway sales, and manufacturing licences cover production rather than retail service.

Question 3Liquor licensing

Which document must a licensee be able to produce for inspection by an authorised officer during trading hours?

  1. The staff roster for the previous month
  2. The current liquor licence or a copy of it Correct answer.
  3. The venue's insurance valuation report
  4. The supplier's wholesale price list

Explanation

A licensee is required to keep the liquor licence available at the licensed premises and produce it on demand to police or licensing inspectors. Other business records may be examined during audits, but the licence itself is the core compliance document.

Question 4Liquor licensing

What is the primary purpose of requiring proof of age before supplying liquor to a young-looking customer?

  1. To satisfy insurance companies rather than the law
  2. To increase venue revenue through upselling
  3. To collect marketing data on customer demographics
  4. To prevent supply of liquor to a person under the legal purchase age Correct answer.

Explanation

Age verification exists to stop licensees and staff from supplying alcohol to minors, which is a serious offence under liquor law. Checking identification before service is the practical control that makes the legal age limit enforceable.

Question 5Liquor licensing

Which of the following is generally an acceptable form of photographic identification for age verification?

  1. A workplace security badge
  2. A library membership card
  3. A handwritten note from a parent
  4. A current driver's licence or passport Correct answer.

Explanation

Acceptable ID is normally a current photo document issued by a government or recognised authority, such as a driver's licence, passport, or approved proof-of-age card. These documents carry security features that make them reliable for confirming identity and age.

Question 6Liquor licensing

A licensee is required to display a prescribed notice at the entrance. What is the usual purpose of this notice?

  1. Stating that liquor is sold under a licence and that minors will not be served Correct answer.
  2. Publishing the manager's personal phone number
  3. Advertising happy-hour prices
  4. Listing the venue's opening hours only

Explanation

Signage requirements typically oblige licensees to display a notice indicating that the premises are licensed and that it is an offence to supply liquor to minors. This informs the public of the legal restrictions operating at the venue.

Question 7Liquor licensing

What does 'responsible service of alcohol' primarily require of bar staff?

  1. Encouraging patrons to drink quickly before closing
  2. Serving drinks as fast as possible to maximise turnover
  3. Refusing service to patrons who are intoxicated or underage Correct answer.
  4. Serving only to regular customers

Explanation

Responsible service of alcohol means staff monitor patrons and decline service where a person is underage, intoxicated, or at risk of harm. The duty focuses on preventing harm rather than maximising sales.

Question 8Liquor licensing

A licensee plans to change the venue's trading hours beyond those stated on the licence. What must the licensee do first?

  1. Simply start trading and notify the authority afterwards
  2. Ask staff to sign a consent form
  3. Apply to the licensing authority to vary the licence conditions Correct answer.
  4. Post the new hours on social media

Explanation

Trading hours are a condition of the licence, so any extension or change requires a formal variation approved by the licensing authority. Trading outside approved hours before approval is itself a breach.

Question 9Liquor licensing

A patron appears unsteady, slurring words, and aggressive. What is the most appropriate staff response?

  1. Continue service until the patron asks to stop
  2. Serve a weaker drink to reduce the effect
  3. Refuse further service and arrange safe transport or assistance Correct answer.
  4. Ask another patron to monitor the person

Explanation

Signs of intoxication trigger a duty to stop supplying alcohol and to take reasonable steps to prevent harm, such as arranging transport or contacting a responsible person. Substituting weaker drinks still involves supplying an intoxicated patron.

Question 10Liquor licensing

A 17-year-old presents a genuine-looking licence showing an age of 19. Staff suspect it is altered. What should staff do?

  1. Refuse service and retain or report the suspicious document per policy Correct answer.
  2. Accept it because it looks official
  3. Serve the patron but note the incident later
  4. Confiscate the patron's phone as security

Explanation

Where a document appears altered or suspicious, staff should decline service and follow venue or statutory procedures for handling suspected false ID. Accepting a doubtful document exposes the venue to prosecution for underage supply.

Question 11Liquor licensing

Which practice best supports a licensee's defence of due diligence in liquor compliance?

  1. Removing signage to avoid drawing attention
  2. Rotating staff so no one becomes too familiar with rules
  3. Relying on verbal instructions given once at induction
  4. Maintaining documented staff training and incident records Correct answer.

Explanation

Due diligence is demonstrated by systematic, documented steps such as training, refresher sessions, incident logs, and clear policies. Written records show the licensee took reasonable precautions to prevent breaches.

Question 12Liquor licensing

A licensee discovers that a staff member sold liquor to a minor. What is the licensee's most appropriate immediate action?

  1. Record the incident, review procedures, and address the breach with the staff member Correct answer.
  2. Publicly blame the patron for looking old
  3. Destroy the sales record to avoid liability
  4. Ignore it because the staff member acted alone

Explanation

Licensees remain responsible for compliance on their premises and should document the incident, retrain or discipline the staff member, and tighten controls. Destroying records or shifting blame aggravates the breach.

Question 13Liquor licensing

What is the usual consequence for a licensee who repeatedly breaches licence conditions?

  1. Automatic transfer of the licence to a competitor
  2. Exemption from future inspections
  3. Possible suspension or revocation of the licence by the authority Correct answer.
  4. A mandatory increase in trading hours

Explanation

Persistent breaches can lead the licensing authority to impose sanctions including fines, additional conditions, suspension, or cancellation of the licence. The aim is to protect the public and enforce compliance.

Question 14Liquor licensing

A licensee wants to hold a one-off outdoor festival serving alcohol. Which approach best reflects licensing requirements?

  1. Apply for the appropriate temporary or event authorisation and meet its conditions Correct answer.
  2. Use the existing on-premises licence without any notification
  3. Delegate all compliance to a security contractor
  4. Assume event rules do not apply because it is outdoors

Explanation

Temporary or event-specific authorisation is normally required when liquor is served outside the scope of an existing licence, and the approval carries conditions on hours, security, and crowd control. The licensee remains accountable for meeting those conditions.

Question 15Liquor licensing

Which group of people is a licensee generally prohibited from supplying liquor to on licensed premises?

  1. Persons who are already intoxicated Correct answer.
  2. Customers paying by card
  3. Adults who arrive without a booking
  4. Tourists carrying foreign passports

Explanation

Liquor laws prohibit supplying alcohol to intoxicated persons and to minors, regardless of how they arrived or how they pay. Serving an intoxicated patron creates a clear risk of harm and legal liability.

Question 16Liquor licensing

A licensee keeps a register of incidents involving refused service and ejections. Why is this record valuable?

  1. It evidences compliance and supports risk management Correct answer.
  2. It guarantees the licence will never be reviewed
  3. It allows the venue to serve minors lawfully
  4. It replaces the need for staff training

Explanation

Incident registers create a contemporaneous record showing the venue actively manages risk and enforces responsible service. Such records can support the licensee during inspections, complaints, or disciplinary proceedings.

Question 17Liquor licensing

What does the role of an approved manager typically involve at licensed premises?

  1. Providing legal representation in court
  2. Being the designated person responsible for day-to-day compliance Correct answer.
  3. Owning the freehold of the building
  4. Auditing the licensee's tax returns

Explanation

An approved manager is a suitably qualified person approved by the authority to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with the licence and liquor laws. The role is operational and supervisory rather than proprietary or legal.

Question 18Liquor licensing

A venue's approved manager is absent and no replacement has been arranged. What is the likely compliance position?

  1. The licence converts to a packaged liquor licence
  2. Trading without the required approved manager may breach licence conditions Correct answer.
  3. The venue may trade indefinitely without a manager
  4. Any staff member automatically becomes the approved manager

Explanation

Where a licence requires an approved manager to be present or nominated, trading without one generally breaches the licence and can attract penalties. The licensee should arrange an approved replacement or adjust operations to stay compliant.

Question 19Liquor licensing

A licensee wants to add a late-night dance floor and increase capacity. Which compliance step is most important before the change?

  1. Increase drink prices to fund the works
  2. Seek approval for the variation and check planning, safety, and licence conditions Correct answer.
  3. Notify regular customers by text message
  4. Begin operating and apply for approval within a year

Explanation

Material changes to a venue's activities or capacity can affect the licence and may require variation approval plus planning and safety clearances. Operating first and seeking approval later risks enforcement action.

Question 20Liquor licensing

A licensee is asked by police to produce CCTV footage of an incident. How should the licensee respond?

  1. Cooperate promptly in line with legal obligations and record the request Correct answer.
  2. Delete the footage to protect patrons' privacy
  3. Provide footage only if the patron consents
  4. Refuse because footage is private property

Explanation

Licensees are typically obliged to cooperate with police investigations and may be required to retain and provide CCTV. Prompt cooperation and documentation of the request demonstrate good faith and compliance.

Question 21Liquor licensing

A licensee allows a promotion offering unlimited drinks for a fixed price over two hours. Why is this likely to breach responsible service rules?

  1. It requires customers to show identification
  2. It applies only to adults over 25
  3. It encourages rapid and excessive consumption, increasing intoxication risk Correct answer.
  4. It reduces the venue's profit margin

Explanation

Promotions that encourage rapid or excessive drinking conflict with harm-minimisation obligations because they promote intoxication. Regulators commonly restrict such unlimited or extreme discount schemes.

Question 22Liquor licensing

Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest for an approved manager?

  1. Refusing service to an intoxicated friend
  2. Attending a refresher training course
  3. Approving a licence variation for a venue owned by a relative without disclosure Correct answer.
  4. Recording an incident in the register

Explanation

Approved managers must act impartially in licensing decisions, so a personal or financial connection to an applicant should be disclosed and managed. Undisclosed involvement undermines the integrity of the process.

Question 23Liquor licensing

A licensee receives a complaint alleging noise and disorder from patrons leaving late at night. What is the best initial response?

  1. Extend trading hours to spread departures over a longer period
  2. Dismiss the complaint as unrelated to liquor licensing
  3. Investigate, document, and adjust practices such as dispersal and security Correct answer.
  4. Ask neighbours to move away

Explanation

Noise and disorder are common licence concerns, and licensees should investigate complaints and adopt measures like staggered exits, signage, and security. Documenting the response shows active management of amenity impacts.

Question 24Liquor licensing

What is the main reason liquor laws require licensees to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors?

  1. To protect young people from harm associated with early alcohol use Correct answer.
  2. To boost sales of soft drinks
  3. To simplify stock control for staff
  4. To reduce the number of licence applications

Explanation

The prohibition on underage supply is a public health measure intended to protect minors from the harms of alcohol. It reflects the community expectation that young people should not have easy access to liquor.

Question 25Liquor licensing

A licensee delegates closing duties to a junior staff member who has not completed responsible service training. What risk does this create?

  1. Automatic renewal of the licence
  2. Increased risk of compliance breaches and weakened due diligence Correct answer.
  3. A guaranteed reduction in insurance premiums
  4. No risk, because closing duties are simple

Explanation

Untrained staff may fail to identify intoxication, underage patrons, or record incidents correctly, increasing the chance of breaches. Reliance on untrained staff also weakens any due diligence defence.

Question 26Liquor licensing

What is the primary purpose of requiring licensees to hold a current liquor licence for their premises?

  1. To guarantee that the business will remain profitable
  2. To replace the need for any staff training
  3. To transfer responsibility for patron behaviour to police
  4. To authorise the sale and supply of liquor subject to stated conditions Correct answer.

Explanation

A liquor licence is the legal authority that permits a business to sell or supply alcohol, and it operates only within the conditions attached to it. Those conditions define what the licensee may do, such as trading hours, capacity, and the style of service permitted. Without a valid licence, any sale of liquor is unlawful.

Question 27Liquor licensing

A licensee is unsure whether a proposed activity is permitted under the licence. What is the most appropriate first step?

  1. Ask a regular patron whether they think it is acceptable
  2. Wait until a complaint is made before reviewing the matter
  3. Check the licence conditions and seek guidance from the licensing authority Correct answer.
  4. Proceed and rely on staff discretion to manage any issues

Explanation

The licence conditions set out what is authorised, and the licensing authority can clarify or vary them where needed. Confirming the position before acting protects the licensee from inadvertent breaches. Relying on later complaints or patron opinion reverses the compliance process.

Question 28Liquor licensing

What does the term 'close associate' generally refer to in a liquor licensing context?

  1. A neighbour who has complained about noise
  2. A supplier who delivers stock weekly
  3. A patron who visits the premises frequently
  4. A person with a financial or other relevant interest in the licensed business Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensing regimes commonly require disclosure of persons who hold a financial interest in, or exercise influence over, the licensed business. These associates are assessed for suitability because they can affect how the business is run. Ordinary patrons, suppliers, and neighbours fall outside this concept.

Question 29Liquor licensing

A licensee wishes to transfer ownership of the business to a buyer. What is the usual licensing requirement?

  1. Only the landlord needs to be informed of the change
  2. The seller must surrender the licence and the buyer trade unlicensed for a period
  3. The buyer must apply for the relevant approval before trading under the licence Correct answer.
  4. No notification is needed because the premises licence stays with the building

Explanation

A change of licensee or ownership generally requires an application for approval so the authority can assess the incoming operator's suitability. Trading before that approval is granted can amount to unlicensed or non-compliant supply. The licence attaches to the approved operator, not simply to the building.

Question 30Liquor licensing

Which statement best describes the standard trading conditions attached to a liquor licence?

  1. They are legally binding requirements that apply while the licence is in force Correct answer.
  2. They can be varied by the licensee without notifying anyone
  3. They apply only during the first year of operation
  4. They are optional guidelines that the licensee may adopt at will

Explanation

Conditions on a licence are enforceable legal obligations, and breaching them can lead to penalties, suspension, or cancellation. They remain in force for the life of the licence unless formally varied. A licensee cannot unilaterally set them aside.

Question 31Liquor licensing

What is the usual minimum age at which a person may lawfully purchase liquor in licensed premises?

  1. Seventeen years
  2. Twenty-one years
  3. Sixteen years
  4. Eighteen years Correct answer.

Explanation

The standard minimum purchase age in most Australian licensing jurisdictions is eighteen years. Licensees and staff must take reasonable steps to verify age when a patron appears young. Supplying liquor to a person under that age is an offence.

Question 32Liquor licensing

What form of identification is generally acceptable for proving a patron's age at a licensed venue?

  1. A current passport or a government-issued photo driver licence Correct answer.
  2. A workplace security pass with a photograph
  3. A handwritten note from a parent
  4. A library membership card with a name

Explanation

Acceptable proof of age is generally limited to recognised documents such as a current passport, a photo driver licence, or a government-issued proof-of-age card. These documents carry security features and a photograph linking the holder to the document. Informal cards and notes cannot reliably verify age.

Question 33Liquor licensing

A licensee is required to keep records of incidents at the premises. Which detail is most important to record?

  1. The names of staff who were not working
  2. The date, time, people involved, and action taken Correct answer.
  3. The weather conditions on the night
  4. The patron's opinion of the venue's service

Explanation

Incident records should capture the essential facts: when and where the event occurred, who was involved, what happened, and what response was taken. This supports later review, staff training, and any regulatory inquiry. Irrelevant details dilute the value of the record.

Question 34Liquor licensing

A licensee wants to change the premises' trading name and signage. What is the usual licensing consideration?

  1. Only the local council needs to be told
  2. The licensee must close the venue permanently
  3. No action is required because the licence covers any name
  4. The change should be notified or approved as required by the licensing authority Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensing authorities generally require notification or approval when details on the licence, such as the trading name, change. This keeps the public register accurate and ensures the premises can be identified. Silence on such changes can itself be a compliance issue.

Question 35Liquor licensing

Which practice best demonstrates that a licensee is monitoring compliance with licence conditions?

  1. Ignoring minor breaches because they are unlikely to be detected
  2. Assuming staff will report problems only when serious
  3. Delegating all compliance questions to the cleaner
  4. Reviewing trading records and incident logs regularly and acting on issues found Correct answer.

Explanation

Active monitoring means regularly reviewing records, observing operations, and responding to problems before they escalate. This shows the licensee is exercising oversight rather than leaving compliance to chance. Documented review also supports a due diligence position if issues arise.

Question 36Liquor licensing

A licensee receives a request from an authorised officer to inspect the premises during trading hours. How should the licensee respond?

  1. Ask patrons to leave immediately and close the venue
  2. Refuse entry until the licensee's lawyer arrives
  3. Allow the inspection and cooperate with the officer's lawful directions Correct answer.
  4. Provide access only after the officer explains their suspicions in writing

Explanation

Authorised officers generally have statutory powers to enter and inspect licensed premises, and obstructing them can be an offence. Cooperation allows the inspection to proceed smoothly and demonstrates good faith. Demanding conditions or refusing entry risks escalation.

Question 37Liquor licensing

What is the main purpose of a plan of the licensed premises lodged with the licensing authority?

  1. To help patrons find the toilets
  2. To define the licensed area and any limits such as capacity or designated zones Correct answer.
  3. To record the licensee's marketing strategy
  4. To list the names of all regular customers

Explanation

The plan defines the physical boundaries of the licensed area and supports conditions such as maximum capacity or designated areas. It allows the authority and inspectors to confirm that the premises are operating as approved. Changes to layout may require an updated plan.

Question 38Liquor licensing

A licensee wants to introduce a promotion that encourages rapid consumption of alcohol. What is the most appropriate approach?

  1. Rely on security staff to manage any resulting intoxication
  2. Advertise the promotion only to regular customers
  3. Assess the promotion against responsible service requirements and avoid inducements to excessive drinking Correct answer.
  4. Run the promotion because discounts are always permitted

Explanation

Promotions that encourage rapid or excessive consumption can breach responsible service obligations regardless of who they target. The licensee should assess whether the promotion creates an inducement to drink to excess and redesign it if so. Security cannot cure a promotion that itself promotes intoxication.

Question 39Liquor licensing

An approved manager is asked by the licensee to sign a false record of a compliance check that did not occur. What should the manager do?

  1. Sign it but note the concern privately
  2. Sign it to maintain a good working relationship
  3. Refuse and report the matter through the appropriate channel Correct answer.
  4. Ask another staff member to sign instead

Explanation

Approved managers hold a position of responsibility and must not create or endorse false records. Signing a false record misleads the licensing authority and exposes the manager to serious consequences. The proper response is to refuse and escalate the matter.

Question 40Liquor licensing

What is the usual effect of a licence suspension on a venue's operations?

  1. The venue may continue trading but must pay a higher fee
  2. The venue may trade only on weekends
  3. The venue must transfer the licence to a new owner
  4. The venue is not permitted to sell or supply liquor during the suspension period Correct answer.

Explanation

Suspension removes the authority to sell or supply liquor for the stated period, so continued trading would be unlawful. It is a serious sanction typically imposed after significant or repeated breaches. The venue may resume only when the suspension ends or is lifted.

Question 41Liquor licensing

A licensee notices that a security contractor is regularly admitting intoxicated patrons. What is the licensee's best course of action?

  1. Raise the issue with the contractor and ensure admission practices meet licence obligations Correct answer.
  2. Reduce the contractor's hours without any discussion
  3. Ignore it because security is a separate business
  4. Wait for the police to intervene

Explanation

The licensee remains responsible for compliance on the premises, including the conduct of contractors working there. Addressing the issue directly and ensuring admission practices align with licence obligations is the appropriate response. Simply waiting for police action leaves the risk unmanaged.

Question 42Liquor licensing

Which factor is most relevant when a licensing authority assesses whether a person is a suitable licensee?

  1. The person's history of compliance with relevant laws Correct answer.
  2. The colour scheme of the proposed venue
  3. The person's popularity with local patrons
  4. The number of years the person has lived in the area

Explanation

Suitability assessments focus on matters such as criminal history, prior licensing compliance, and character relevant to running a licensed business. These factors indicate whether the person can be trusted to meet ongoing obligations. Popularity and decor are irrelevant to the test.

Question 43Liquor licensing

A licensee plans to sublet part of the premises to an independent operator who will sell alcohol. What is the key licensing issue?

  1. The existing licensee automatically covers the subtenant's sales
  2. The subtenant may sell alcohol without any approval for six months
  3. Subletting is always prohibited regardless of approval
  4. The subtenant will need appropriate licensing approval, and the arrangement may affect the existing licence Correct answer.

Explanation

A separate operator selling liquor requires its own licensing authority, and the arrangement may also affect the existing licence conditions and approved plan. The licensee should confirm the position with the authority before proceeding. There is no automatic coverage or grace period.

Question 44Liquor licensing

A licensee is considering a loyalty scheme that rewards patrons with free drinks for consuming large quantities quickly. What is the main compliance concern?

  1. The scheme may encourage excessive or rapid consumption contrary to responsible service Correct answer.
  2. The scheme is acceptable if the rewards are small
  3. The scheme is only a problem if minors join it
  4. The scheme is fine because the drinks are free

Explanation

Rewarding rapid or high-volume consumption creates an inducement to drink to excess, which conflicts with responsible service obligations. The concern applies regardless of whether money changes hands. The scheme should be redesigned to avoid encouraging intoxication.

Question 45Liquor licensing

What is the usual obligation of a licensee regarding the conduct of patrons after they leave the premises?

  1. The licensee should take reasonable steps to minimise disorder and disturbance caused by departing patrons Correct answer.
  2. The licensee has no responsibility once patrons cross the boundary
  3. The licensee must lock the doors to prevent patrons leaving
  4. The licensee must escort every patron to their home

Explanation

Licensing law commonly requires licensees to take reasonable steps to prevent disorder and disturbance associated with the premises, including as patrons leave. This may involve managing queues, noise, and behaviour nearby. Total control over patrons is not required, but reasonable measures are.

Question 46Liquor licensing

A licensee discovers that a staff member has been serving liquor outside the approved trading hours. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Continue the practice until the next licence renewal
  2. Record it in the incident log and take no further action
  3. Blame the staff member publicly to deter others
  4. Stop the practice immediately, investigate, and take corrective action Correct answer.

Explanation

Selling outside approved hours breaches the licence, so the practice must stop at once and be investigated. The licensee should identify why it happened and take corrective steps such as training or supervision changes. Documenting without acting leaves the breach ongoing.

Question 47Liquor licensing

Which situation most clearly suggests that an approved manager is failing in their supervisory role?

  1. The manager arranges refresher training for staff
  2. The manager conducts regular floor checks during busy periods
  3. The manager leaves untrained staff unsupervised during peak trading Correct answer.
  4. The manager reviews incident records weekly

Explanation

An approved manager is expected to oversee operations and ensure staff act in accordance with the licence and responsible service requirements. Leaving untrained staff unsupervised during peak periods removes that oversight and increases the risk of breaches. The other options show positive supervisory behaviour.

Question 48Liquor licensing

A licensee wants to vary a condition that restricts the venue to a maximum capacity of 100 patrons. What is the appropriate process?

  1. Ask security staff to decide the practical capacity on the night
  2. Apply to the licensing authority to vary the condition and support the application with relevant information Correct answer.
  3. Advertise the new capacity and begin trading immediately
  4. Simply admit more patrons because capacity is only a guide

Explanation

A capacity limit is a licence condition, and changing it requires a formal variation approved by the licensing authority. The application should address matters such as safety, layout, and staffing. Trading beyond the approved limit without variation is a breach.

Question 49Liquor licensing

What is the main reason licensing laws require a licensee to maintain public liability insurance or similar financial arrangements?

  1. To ensure the venue can meet claims arising from incidents connected with the business Correct answer.
  2. To replace the need for staff training
  3. To allow the licensee to avoid all compliance obligations
  4. To guarantee that the venue will never face a complaint

Explanation

Insurance requirements help ensure that patrons and others harmed by incidents connected with the business have a source of compensation. They do not displace the licensee's other legal duties. Compliance and training obligations continue regardless of insurance.

Question 50Liquor licensing

A licensee is asked to supply liquor to a private function held on the licensed premises outside normal trading hours. What should the licensee confirm first?

  1. Whether the licence permits supply for that function at that time Correct answer.
  2. Whether the guests would prefer a different venue
  3. Whether the licensee's staff are available to work
  4. Whether the function organiser has paid a deposit

Explanation

The licence defines when and for what purposes liquor may be supplied, so the licensee must first confirm that the function falls within the authorised activities and hours. Staffing and payment are practical matters that follow the legal question. Supplying outside the authorisation would breach the licence.