Members & community

Professionalism & passion.

We represent our members with professionalism and passion — championing the family-owned bottle shops that anchor every WA community.

Advocacy

A direct line to government.

From licensing reform to fair excise on spirits — we lodge formal submissions to Parliament and the Department of Health on behalf of every member.

PACKAGED podcast

The voice of the industry.

Fortnightly conversations with the people shaping WA hospitality — operators, regulators, suppliers and the Lion's Den crew.

Industry partners

Stronger together.

We partner with local businesses and communities for everyone's benefit — building a responsible, sustainable and diverse packaged liquor industry.

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Industry partners

Nine partners standing with WA independents.

From global brewers to family wineries — our partners help fund advocacy, the awards and the PACKAGED podcast.

LION
De Bortoli Wines
Samuel Smith & Son
Ryan & Co. Solicitors
Accolade Wines
Fogarty Wine Group
ALM (Australasian Liquor Marketers)
Good Drinks Australia
Carlton & United Breweries
How may we help

Five places to start — for members, partners and the public.

Whether you run a single bottle shop in Esperance or a five-store group on the coast — we’ve built our service around what independents actually need.

Media releases

From the industry & the lion’s den

All releases
Fresh Podcast
Back in the lion's den with Danny Connolly
Our first podcast for the new year kicks-off with one of the hospitality industry's nice guys — Danny Connolly from LION.
26 Feb 2026
Industry Awards
Con's Liquor Geraldton named Western Australia's Best
Con's Liquor in Geraldton has been crowned WA Liquor Store of the Year at the 30th annual WA Liquor Industry Awards, presented by Lion.
13 Oct 2025
Advocacy
Enough is Enough: LSA WA calls for fairer tax on spirits
LSA WA is demanding urgent reform to Australia's alcohol tax system after yet another increase in spirits excise.
04 Aug 2025
Frequently asked

Quick answers from the secretariat.

Every member gets unlimited access to our legal, HR and accounting helpline, government advocacy on your behalf, complimentary entry to the Lion Beer WA Liquor Industry Awards, the PACKAGED podcast and weekly newsletter, and a local marketing toolkit. The first hour with each specialist is free; ongoing work is billed at a member rate.