SAY NO TO DAN MURPHY’S
FINALLY - SOME GOOD NEWS!
14-AUG-2024
Whilst it might be a little too early to celebrate - our town has breathed a collective sigh at the announcement today that the Victorian Liquor Commission has rejected the liquor licence application for the proposed Dan Murphy’s store in Daylesford. The decision was made on the basis that granting a licence could pose a public risk, encourage harm — specifically to minors — and have adverse social impacts on our town. This is the first time a licence has been rejected on these grounds of “harm” - and was definitely one of the main drivers behind so many of our residents objecting.
Below are links to some of the latest news articles:
02-NOV-2022
At this stage, we are not aware of any people or businesses that lodged an application have received a reply from Endeavour Group. We have all received notification that our objections have been received and it is now up to Endeavour to address our concerns and all points laid out in our individual objections.
Endeavour Group Limited have applied for a Liquor Licence at 63 Central Springs Road Daylesford (also known in some title searches as 30 Bridport St Daylesford).
Application No. 71644 A01
The primary purpose of the business to be carried on in the area set aside as the licensed premise is the sale of retail of liquor in sealed containers, bottles or cans for consumption off the licensed premises.
Proposed Days and Hours of Trade to be:
Monday - Saturday 9am-11pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm
ANZAC Day 12noon - 11pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Many residents and business owners are very concerned about the negative impact that a large chain store such as Dan Murphy’s would have on the town.
Under ordinary circumstances, a business would make an application to Council for a planning permit prior to apply for a Liquor License. However in this instance, Endeavour Group merely submitted an alteration to an existing planning permit (for a supermarket) and it was approved. A supermarket and a bottle shop are quite different and we believe that a new planning permit should have been applied for - and council had no authority to grant an “amendment”. What is to stop any retail outlet from “amending” their planning permit to include packaged liquor?
The following download is the amended planning project. It is meant to be publically available on the Councils website however has not been. Therefore we requested a copy and have got it here for you to download and view.
HOW TO OBJECT
For those wishing to object, objections must be made to the Liquor Commission on or before 12th August (last business day before 30 day notice period expires)
A licensed premises contributes to the culture and prosperity of an area and can attract more visitors to the surrounding area, sometimes resulting in increased noise and other amenity issues.
The VGCCC (Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission) assess applications for a licence or permit, and variations or transfers of a licence or permit in accordance with the Liquor Control Act 1988 and other regulations. When considering the potential impact on the amenity of an area, they will consider:
the possibility of nuisance or vandalism
the harmony and coherence of the environment
any other prescribed matters.
They will ONLY accept objections to a liquor licence on the following grounds:
granting of the application would have an adverse impact on the amenity of the area
in the case of a Packaged liquor licence it would be conducive to, or encourage, the misuse or abuse of alcohol.
To object to a liquor licence, you must demonstrate two things:
the granting of the licence would have an adverse impact on the amenity of the area, and
it would have a negative impact on the objector.
The following are not valid reasons for objection:
the business would not be successful
another licensed business would be adversely affected
there is insufficient need or demand to justify the grant of the application.
When an objection is made, the impact to the amenity of the area plays a significant role in the decision to refuse or grant the licence application. Amenity means the quality of an area that is pleasant and agreeable.
ASSISTANCE
Feel free to click on the button below to download some suggestions and helpful wording. Please make sure that you only use reasons that are appropriate for you personally and that you put it in your own words
If you are planning on objecting - please ensure that you address the above criteria, otherwise your objection will not be considered.
Objections can be made by clicking on the button below and submitting your objection electronically. Or you may send via email to contact@vgccc.vic.gov.au or posted to:
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
GPO Box 1988
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
DO YOU NEED HELP?
Should you require some assistance in writing your objection, you may complete the below form and we will send you some resources/templates to assist you.
Thank you to everyone who attended and sent messages of support.
It is clear that we are all very passionate about our town and it was great to see new and old faces (to me) and to see the commitment and drive you all have to affect change along with objecting to Dan Murphy’s liquor license application.