Questions about Homebrew Legality in Queensland

[evildrakey]

Okay... One for those amateur lawyers out there...

I'm at an event (as part of the non-brewing club I belong too) where they've charged a ticket for the event.
The ticket covers accomodation, entertainment, food, etc... All above board.

How, if I decide to setup a tent and give away about 20 corny kegs of beer and cider how legal is that.
It's unlicenced, I'm not charging in any way and am actually giving it away, serving it responsibly.

If the Queensland Police pop in for another reason and see this, am I breaking any laws? To be ABSOLUTELY clear, I'm receiving no financial compensation whatsoever from the event, or attendees, apart from hugs and undying adoration.

Am I good, or is this a bad idea?

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Illegal

the ATO will want to have a chat, as will the QLD Police

Homebrew is for personal consumption

 

[earle]

There's other threads on topics similar to this. Somebody may be able to point you in the right direction or you might need to search for a bit.

2 things though:
You say you're serving it responsibly - do you have RSA?
You've made it absolutely clear to us that you're receiving no financial compensation but the police or liquor licensing might not accept that especially if you've got 20 cornies, might take a bit to convince them that you're just giving it away.

 

[evildrakey]

Yes, will have QLD RSA by then.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

It's unlicenced,

There is your answer

 

[evildrakey]

There's other threads on topics similar to this. Somebody may be able to point you in the right direction or you might need to search for a bit.

2 things though:
You say you're serving it responsibly - do you have RSA?
You've made it absolutely clear to us that you're receiving no financial compensation but the police or liquor licensing might not accept that especially if you've got 20 cornies, might take a bit to convince them that you're just giving it away.

We'll only have 6 taps on per night for 3 night... I'm sure the rest can be distributed amongst peoples tents...
And yes, ABSOLUTELY CRYSTAL CLEAR. We're doing it for the love

 

[tavas]

Doesn't matter whether you sell it or not. You need a licence to sell or supply.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/ind...or-wine-licensing/licence-permit-applications

Updated 2 November 2023
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/hospitality-tourism-sport/liquor-gaming/liquor/licensing

 

[crowmanz]

see this thread http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/84903-what-licence-insurance/

Victorian info but might find some info in there that helps. You will probably need to get a licence for the event.

 

[wide eyed and legless]

They could argue that as you are part of the (non brewing club) that the cost of the beer is in the cost of the ticket and you are allegedly, making some financial gain. With a moniker like 'evil' not exactly low profile for doing something above board. h34r:

 

[evildrakey]

They could argue that as you are part of the (non brewing club) that the cost of the beer is in the cost of the ticket and you are allegedly, making some financial gain. With a moniker like 'evil' not exactly low profile for doing something above board. h34r:

We'll actually be able to cover that as the event will have a proper financial report produced for it. We can easily prove that.
And the 'evil' is a joke because everyone comments on how nice I actually am. Like calling a short guy 'lofty'...

 

[Liam_snorkel]

just serve them in a gift basket with a floral arrangement:

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/ind...ensing/licence-permit-applications/exemptions

2 November 2023 : new link Liquor and wine licensing | Business Queensland

h34r:

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Even if you give it away, the ATO are not going to be very enthusiastic about what you plan to do

Either way, I would definately not be doing it.

Could end up very, very expensive on your part.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

We'll actually be able to cover that as the event will have a proper financial report produced for it. We can easily prove that.
..

They wont care about that. You are an unlicenced producer and distributor, and you wont have paid excise, regardless of your motives or charity

 

[Dave70]

just serve them in a gift basket with a floral arrangement:

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/liquor-gaming/liquor/liquor-wine-licensing/licence-permit-applications/exemptions

h34r:

• nursing homes
• retirement villages

 

[wide eyed and legless]

And the 'evil' is a joke because everyone comments on how nice I actually am. Like calling a short guy 'lofty'...

I can run with that, they used to call me,'Hop Head' nothing to do with the beer I drank, but how many buds I could get into a cone.

 

[Dave70]

We'll actually be able to cover that as the event will have a proper financial report produced for it. We can easily prove that.
And the 'evil' is a joke because everyone comments on how nice I actually am. Like calling a short guy 'lofty'...

Yeah. They use to call me 'not that ******* arsehole'.
Ha ha. What a bunch of kidders..

I think.

 

[MaltyGoodness]

If the event is private and you are not charging for beer or for entry then you don't need a permit. I supplied a keg for something like this a few years ago.

If they are charging for entry then that doesn't qualify. I think event organisers might need a Community liquor permit.

https://ablis.business.gov.au/qld/pages/65877070-5fa4-49de-be98-c0b9deb0691a.aspx

 

[mxd]

Call it a beer comp and all the punters are judges


As there is a cost for entry I think u would be in trouble

 

[Yob]

Yep, you will need a temporary liquor licence to serve, even then there are limitations like 100ml cups and shit like that

 

[S.E]

Would it make any difference if the event was advertised BYO and the OP didn’t serve? Just allowed his fellow club members to pour their own from his kegs, didn’t serve it himself so peeps just helped themselves?

Would it be any different from a group going to a BYO buffet restaurant and sharing someone’s home brew?