Queensland – The Major Licence Types Starting a hospitality business in Queensland can be exciting, but there are plenty of boxes to tick before you can open your doors. One of the most important is making sure you have the right liquor licence for your business. With a range of licences available depending on how …
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New South Wales – The Major Licence Types Starting a hospitality business in NSW can be quite overwhelming. Among the many hoops that new hospitality business owners need to jump through, obtaining a liquor licence is one of the most important steps. What follows is a list of the main licence types one can apply …
Canford Expands Hospitality Consulting Services into Queensland At Canford Hospitality Consultants, we are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting liquor licensing and hospitality planning work in Queensland. Building on more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, our team is now seeking to assist operators throughout Queensland with liquor licensing, hospitality …
Liquor Barons Esperance Sunday trading permit Sunny, Damian, and Anshal, from Liquor Barons Esperance, reached out to Canford in late 2025 to assist with acquiring an extended trading permit to allow them to trade on Sundays. Unlike liquor stores located within the Perth metropolitan area, regional liquor stores are prohibited from trading on Sundays under …
Canford Expands Hospitality Consulting Services into New South Wales At Canford Hospitality Consultants, we are pleased to announce that we are currently delivering liquor licensing and hospitality planning services across New South Wales. While our business has been built on more than 20 years of experience throughout Western Australia, we are now working with clients …
WA Liquor Licensing “Do I actually need a liquor licence?” While many people assume a liquor licence is only required for pubs and bottle shops, the law applies to a much broader range of businesses and events. Understanding your obligations before serving alcohol can save you time, money and unnecessary headaches down the track. Why …
Occupancy Permits:The Current Licensing Headache For hospitality businesses, timing is everything. Every week a venue opening is delayed means lost revenue, ongoing rent, wages, and mounting frustration. One such hurdle causing headaches and delays recently is the process of obtaining an occupancy permit. Whether you’re opening a new café, restaurant, bar or hotel, an occupancy …
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The Leederville Hotel, Leederville The Foodie Precincts of Perth Perth has no shortage of what’s available to eat and drink. While we’re spread far and wide as a city, a food and beverage precinct is never too far away from you. Below is a few of our favourite places to venture to for a meal, …
Return home ABOUT PHIL Phil Cockman is the founder and owner of Canford Hospitality Consultants. His experience in hospitality, food and beverage and liquor licensing within Western Australia spans two decades. During this time, Canford has made a name for itself as a trusted brand within the world of liquor licensing. Prior to this, Phil …
ABOUT PHIL AND CANFORD Phil Cockman is the founder and owner of Canford Hospitality Consultants. His experience in hospitality, food and beverage and liquor licensing within Western Australia spans two decades. During this time, Canford has made a name for itself as a trusted brand within the world of liquor licensing. Prior to this, Phil …
