Approved managers and wine nominees for licensed premises

Queensland licensed venues may require approved managers or wine nominees to be present onsite, or reasonably available.

Liquor licensees (if individuals), approved managers and some permit holders must have a current responsible management of licensed venues (RMLV) certificate.

Read more about the mandatory training for staff of licensed premises.

Approved managers (liquor)

Certain licence types require an approved manager (or an individual licensee) to be onsite or reasonably available during ordinary and extended trading hours. Read Guideline 43: Approved managers for more information, including about exemptions.

Approved managers are responsible for ensuring liquor is sold and supplied in accordance with the legislation and the premises' liquor licence.

Apply to become an approved manager through the LGFT online portal.

Find out how to apply to become an approved manager.

Wine nominees

A wine nominee is responsible for premises covered by a wine licence. They're responsible for ensuring wine is sold and supplied in accordance with the legislation and the premises' licence.

A wine nominee is required if the licensee:

  • is a partnership or corporation
  • is the licensee of more than 1 premises (e.g. also has a satellite cellar door).

Wine producer licensees can have more than 1 wine nominee at any time.

Find out how to apply to become a wine nominee.

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  • Last reviewed: 13 Sep 2023
  • Last updated: 20 Sep 2023