Following amendments to the Queensland Liquor Act 1992, a Risk Assessed Management Plan (RAMP) has been introduced as a harm minimisation initiative and is required for all licence types and restricted liquor permits.

A RAMP is defined as: “a detailed document containing information about matters prescribed in a regulation relating to the licensee’s management practices and procedures at the premises.”

The purpose of this document is to outline how the licensee or permittee will manage the premises in accordance with the first object of the Liquor Act 1992 – “to minimise harm caused by alcohol abuse and misuse.”

A RAMP will require approval by the Chief Executive and information in the RAMP will be the basis for endorsing conditions on the licence/permit. Use of the RAMP will ensure the licensee/permittee trades in accordance with the requirements of the Act and that the operation of the premises will not have an adverse impact on the amenity of the locality.

A RAMP is required for

• new licence applications;

• licensees applying to renew 3am to 5am trading prior to 31 March 2009;

• extended trading hours approvals (trading before 10am or after 12 midnight)

• permanent variation of licence applications;

• permanent changes in licensed area;

• transfers of existing licence;

• restricted liquor permits.

Applications will not be considered or approved unless a RAMP is lodged with the application and subsequently approved by the Chief Executive.  When a RAMP is approved by the Chief Executive the licensee or permittee will receive a copy of this document certified by a delegate of the Chief Executive as a true and correct copy. The approved RAMP will state the date of approval and this document will supersede all previous versions.

Schedule of Service

Once payment has been received the following will occur;

• Qualified staff will contact your premises and discuss specific requirements of the licensed premises;

• An initial draft of the RAMP (in pdf format) will be e-mailed for comment;

• Once comments have been received back the first full draft will be sent for approval (in pdf format)

• Once approved is given a final RAMP document (in pdf format) will the sent electronically;

• A bound full colour hard copy version of the RAMP will be then forwarded by mail, along with the appropriate signage for the venue;

• Notice to patrons.

A commitment from BARS Training Australia to make any necessary changes to the document free of charge should this be necessary due to license changes.

Schedule of Fees

The one off fee for the development of the house policy including the services outlined above is $495 (including GST)

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