Appointing nominees for your liquor licence
You must appoint at least one nominee when applying for your liquor licence.
A nominee is a person who is responsible for making sure your business follows liquor laws and the management of the licensed premises.
What nominees do
A nominee acts on behalf of the liquor licence holder and is responsible for:
- making sure alcohol is sold and served responsibly
- ensuring staff follow the responsible service of alcohol (RSA) rules
- following the conditions of the liquor licence
- keeping the premises safe
- cooperating with inspectors and police when needed.
Who can be a nominee
A nominee must:
- be at least 18 years old
- have an RSA certificate
- have experience or knowledge of managing a licensed venue
- be a fit and proper person, as assessed by Licensing NT.
How many nominees to nominate
At least one nominee must always be contactable.
Consider holiday needs, personal obligations and any other reasons for when a person can't be contacted.
You should also consider the size, operational requirements and the demands of your business.
Appoint as many nominees needed to ensure at least one nominee will always be contactable 24/7.
How to appoint a nominee
You must appoint a nominee at the time of applying for your liquor licence, you can later change or update your nominees.
The nominee must pass background checks before being approved.