Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Use this fork when the proposed licensed premises is located within one of the four designated Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) precincts in New South Wales: the South CBD, Darlinghurst and Oxford Street, Wynyard Station, or Kings Cross precincts. Applications in CIA precincts face a rebuttable presumption of refusal under the applicable ministerial policy. The burden of proof shifts: the applicant must affirmatively demonstrate that the proposed venue will provide an exceptional community benefit and that its harm-minimisation measures are so comprehensive that granting the licence will not contribute to the cumulative alcohol-related harm profile of the precinct. Verify current guidelines on the official NSW Legislation. Access services via the .
This fork operates before the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) full Board. All CIA precinct applications are determined by the full ILGA Board - no delegate determinations are available. The review pathway for an adverse decision is the ILGA Board s 36A internal review, then NCAT merits review under s 36C of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007 (NSW). Verify current guidelines on the official NSW Legislation.
CIA precinct status is confirmed by checking the current ministerial precinct maps. A comprehensive CIA Dossier is prepared addressing local outlet density (number of licences within the precinct), hospital admission rates for alcohol-related injuries, violent incident mapping from BOCSAR data, and foot traffic analysis. Pre-emptive engagement with the local Police Area Command and Local Health District occurs before lodgement - early negotiation of conditions may reduce the strength of any formal objection. CIA-mandated conditions are incorporated into the Plan of Management, including mandatory patron ID scanners, dedicated RSA marshals, and live CCTV monitoring. The CIS includes a dedicated CIA analysis section addressing the rebuttable presumption. The application proceeds to the ILGA Board for a formal hearing. Verify current guidelines on the official NSW Legislation. Access services via the NSW Courts.
Key legislation: Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) s 48(5) (primary considerations); CIA precinct ministerial policy (issued under s 18 Liquor Act, designating four precincts with rebuttable presumption of refusal); Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007 (NSW) s 36A (ILGA Board internal review, 28 days); 1 July 2025 Ministerial Directions (equal weighting of all statutory objectives). BOCSAR data sources: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. CIA-specific Plan of Management conditions: patron ID scanners are mandatory for all new CIA precinct licences; dedicated RSA marshals are required during peak trading hours; live CCTV monitoring with minimum 30-day footage retention. Note: the rebuttable presumption is specific to the CIA precincts listed - venues outside these precincts are not subject to it, even if they are in other high-density entertainment areas.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for LICENSING cases, outlining the standard ADMINISTRATIVE process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
The client has made an informed decision to proceed with a CIA precinct application with full knowledge of the elevated burden of proof.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
The CIA Dossier is ready for inclusion in the CIS and voluntary conditions have been negotiated with police and LHD to reduce the risk of formal objections at lodgement.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
The application presents the strongest available case for rebutting the presumption of refusal before the ILGA Board.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.