University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011
Disallowable Instrument DI2011–243
made under the  
University of Canberra Act 1989, s40 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT  
	
The University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 regulates and manages the sale and consumption of liquor at the University of Canberra. It replaces the University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2008 and revokes the Liquor (Staff Club) Rules 2008, as the Staff Club has ceased to trade. 

The University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 has been revised to reflect the exemptions granted under the Liquor Act 2010 (ACT), which were not adequately reflected in the previous statute. The University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 also distinguishes between  University buildings and the grounds of the University to reflect the application of the exemption under the Liquor Act 2010 and ensure that the Statute applies to both the buildings and grounds of the University. This demarcation was not made in the previous statute.

The University of Canberra (Liquor) Statute 2011 also permits the University to issue licences for the sale and consumption of liquor in non-University cafes and restaurants on campus, an option not available in the previous statute. 

Other new sections in the Statute include:
•	Explanation of the meaning of the sale of liquor (Section 7);
•	Option for licences under the Liquor Act 2010 for major musical events on campus (Section 8(4));
•	Strengthening of regulations relating to the persons who may sell, or be sold, liquor (Section 10); and
•	Ability of the Vice-Chancellor to suspend a specific authority or licence (Section 13).