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Fee Hikes Add Pressure to an Industry Already on the Brink

Written by The Daily Telegraph | Apr 8, 2025 3:20:40 AM

Liquor licence fees have surged across NSW — with clubs and pubs facing increases of over 70% under the Minns Government.

Restaurant & Catering Association CEO Suresh Manickam didn’t mince words:
“This is just making it harder for businesses to continue to operate. There’s no point increasing fees while operators are struggling to keep the doors open due to cost-of-living pressures.”

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