Licensing

Measuring Instruments

The Trade Measurement Act 1993 provides the Commissioner for Consumer Affairs with authority to licence any person who certifies a measuring instrument as suitable for use in a transaction involving measurement.

New or repaired measuring instruments cannot be legally used for trade until they have been certified and marked by a certifier on behalf of a business or company that is licensed as an Instrument Servicing Organisation. Instruments certified by a licensed organisation are monitored by inspectors to ensure accuracy and compliance. The licensees are also monitored to ensure that they maintain acceptable standards of integrity.

Likewise, any person who makes a weighbridge available as a public weighbridge is subject to licensing and strict scrutiny.

For more information visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au.

Occupations and Tradespersons

Anyone who wants to operate a business in a name other than their own must register that name as a business name.

To carry on some occupations you must be licensed under the relevant Acts. The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs deals with the licensing of the following occupations and trades:

• Building work contractors.
• Conveyancers.
• Land agents.
• Electricians, plumbers or gas fitters.
• Travel agents.
• Security and investigation agents.
• Second-hand vehicle or motor cycle dealers.

For more information visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au.

Occupational Licensing

The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCBA) is responsible for licensing various occupations and tradespersons. They take an active role within South Australia in distributing information, encouraging industry co-regulation and educating customers about general licensing issues.

OCBA can assist you with your queries regarding your obligations, eligibility criteria and other licensing details.

There is a Licensing Public Register on the OCBA website. This facility enables anyone to check the licences issued by OCBA, either to confirm that a particular person or company is licensed in South Australia or to find a licensed person in a particular area.

OCBA also keeps a list of traders who have agreed to refrain from specified activities. These traders have given formal guarantees as a result of complaints made against them. The list of so‑called Assurances is available on the website. You can check this list before choosing a tradesperson.

For more information visit www.ocba.sa.gov.au

Limited Licence (One off or Short Term Functions)

Limited Licence (One off or Short Term Functions)

Limited Licence (One off or Short Term Functions)

If a person is intending to host a party or organising an event (or series of events) where alcohol is to be sold, supplied or consumed then they may be required to obtain a liquor licence under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997. This type of short term licence is known as a limited licence.

If a person intends to hold a function where alcohol will be consumed in a declared dry area then they will need to obtain approval for a limited licence under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997. Consent of the local council will also be required in these circumstances.
A limited licence may only be granted for a special occasion, or a series of special occasions.

Approval of Persons

All applications that relate to approving someone to sell liquor are processed by the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.

Gambling Administration

The Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner is responsible for the approval of all gaming machines, games and equipment and the licensing of bookmakers, agents and certain lotteries.

Liquor Licensing

The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner is responsible for administering the Liquor Licensing Act. The purpose of this Act is to regulate and control the sale, supply and consumption of liquor for the benefit of related industries and the SA public. Particular emphasis is placed on encouraging responsible attitudes towards the promotion and advertising of liquor and minimising the harm associated with liquor consumption.

Casino Administration

The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner is responsible for administering the Casino Act 1997. The object of this Act is to regulate the licensing and operation of the SKYCITY Adelaide Casino.

For more information visit www.olgc.sa.gov.au.

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