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04 August 2025 · Advocacy

Enough is Enough: LSA WA calls for equal excise relief for spirits.

The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia is demanding urgent reform to Australia's alcohol tax system after yet another increase in spirits excise saw the category taxed at three times the rate of beer.

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Fresh Podcast
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A new system for reporting online retail theft
On the latest edition of PACKAGED we speak to the head of Retail Crime at WA Police, Inspector Mark Twamley.
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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 2025Read
Fresh Podcast
Drinking Wise with Simon Strahan
On the latest edition of PACKAGED we go one on one with DrinkWise CEO Simon Strahan on FASD and Australia's drinking culture.
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Advocacy
LSAWA welcomes review of WA Liquor Control Act
The Association supports the State Government's announcement of a 12-month review of the Liquor Control Act and will lodge a comprehensive submission.
22 Apr 2025Read
Industry Awards
Nominations open: 31st annual WA Liquor Industry Awards
Members can now nominate stores, suppliers and people across 14 categories. Entries close 30 June; gala dinner returns to Crown Perth.
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Member alert
Containers for Change — refund rate update for members
LSAWA's submission to WARRRL outlines five practical changes to make the scheme work better for small independent operators.
01 Feb 2025Read
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