About Us

Discover the Sutherland Shire Liquor Accord, a dynamic group of community stakeholders dedicated to finding practical solutions to alcohol-related issues.

By working cooperatively, the Accord is dedicated to fostering a safer, more vibrant environment for all. From licensed premises to community groups and government agencies, this diverse collective works to find practical solutions to crime reduction and promote responsible drinking.

Endorsed by Council and Police as a working group of the Community Crime Prevention and Safety Committee, the Accord's project outcomes and newly developed strategies are regularly reported back to these key decision-makers at their quarterly meeting.

Group of friends drinking outside

What do Liquor Accords do?

The primary role of the Sutherland Shire Liquor Accord is to create a safe community by reducing the incidence of alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour in and around licensed premises.

This is achieved by reaching agreements on ways to improve the operation of licensed venues, educating staff and students on various alcohol-related topics, and developing initiatives to address issues like drink driving, fake IDs, and supplying alcohol to minors.

With training nights, media publications, and talks in local high schools, the Sutherland Shire Liquor Accord ensures that patrons have a safe and enjoyable environment to indulge in responsible drinking.

The Sutherland Shire Liquor Accord goes beyond just advocating for liquor laws and instead takes a proactive approach by responding to situational issues and developing partnerships with key stakeholders including the police, local council, schools, and community-based sporting clubs.

By working together, we are able to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents and make the community a more pleasant and secure place to be.

Bartenders Working

Our Aims

  • Advocate to Government bodies in relation to liquor laws and other related topics.

  • Reach agreements on ways to improve the operation of licensed venues so that entertainment venues and precincts are safe and enjoyable.

  • Educate staff, security and students on a variety of alcohol related topics through a number of education campaigns including training nights, media publications and talks in local high schools.

  • Develop initiatives and projects around issues such as drink driving, Responsible Service of Alcohol, identification of fake ID’s, supply of alcohol to minors and ensuring patrons have a safe and secure way of getting home.

  • Respond to situational issues/incidents when they come to the attention of the Accord i.e. intoxicated people running out onto a main street every Friday and Saturday night.

  • Develop partnerships with other key stakeholders including NSW Police, Local Council, youth service providers, schools, community-based sporting clubs, government departments and general community to reduce alcohol related incidents in the community.

Bartender preparing drinks

Our Principles

Members of the Sutherland Shire Liquor Accord must understand and follow these fundamental principles:

  • All patrons have the right to enjoy drinking socially provided they comply with the Liquor Act and do not interfere with the enjoyment and rights of other residents and visitors.

  • All Accord members understand and fulfill their ‘duty of care’ in relation to the responsible service of alcohol.

  • All Accord members have the responsibility to create a safe working environment and to actively participate in security measures, benefiting both patrons and staff.

  • All Accord members have a responsibility and a key role to play in improving and maintaining the amenity in and around their premises and in ensuring their premises do not have a negative impact on the surrounding areas.

  • All partners to the Accord have a responsibility to support licensed premises in creating a safe environment and improving the amenity of the local area.