Report alcohol offences by businesses

It is illegal to sell or supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 years on licensed premises and carries a penalty of:

• licensee or manager: $1,000 infringement or maximum $10,000 fine.
• employee: $400 infringement or maximum $4,000 fine.
• any other person: $200 infringement or maximum $2,000 fine.

It is illegal for anyone under 18 to consume alcohol on licensed premises (e.g. pubs, nightclubs) or possess or bring alcohol on to licensed premises.

 
It is also illegal for anyone under 18 to remain on licensed premises except under specific circumstances outlined in the Liquor Control Act 1988. The penalties for the individual are:

• $200 infringement or maximum $2,000 fine.

Proof of age

These are the only acceptable forms of photo ID:

• current Australian Driver's Licence with photograph
• current passport
• another prescribed document:
  • current WA photo card
  • current Australian Learner driver permit with photograph
  • current hard copy proof of age card (known as a "Keypass identity card")
  • current photo card issued under the Photo Card Act 2005 (New South Wales)
  • current card issued under the law of another state or territory that is equivalent to a proof of age card or a photo card.