From 1 April 2026, the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations 2026 (the 2026 Regulations) replaced the Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations 1997 (the 1997 Regulations).
Part 1A of the 1997 Regulations set out a scheme for the Commonwealth to control liquor activities at leased federal airports in NSW. Following agreement with the NSW Government, Part 2 of the 2026 Regulations has been updated to transition the control of liquor at leased federal airports in NSW to Liquor & Gaming NSW, in a manner consistent with the approach taken in other states and territories.
This means that from 1 April 2026, liquor licensing at leased federal airports in NSW is regulated under relevant NSW legislation. Holders of existing liquor licences at these airports have worked with Liquor & Gaming NSW to transition to an equivalent licence under the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW), and will continue to be authorised to sell or supply liquor on premises provided they comply with relevant NSW state laws.
Further information regarding compliance requirements under the NSW regulatory framework can be found at: Transition of liquor regulation at some NSW Airports.