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Coronavirus in numbers: How the industry has been affected

April was the worst month on record for Australian beer, wine and spirits producers.

The Liquor Stores Association has created a new membership category to support small and medium WA wine producers.

Liquor retailers are reminded to remain three steps ahead in case of a return to a more rigid lock down restrictions.

Industry associations are concerned the current restrictions are creating an uneven playing field for WA liquor retailers.

Retail Drinks and LSA WA are urging the WA Government to consider aligning liquor sale restrictions to national levels.

Western Australia’s Premier Mark McGowan says, “We are doing our best in a difficult situation”.

With Australia moving deeper into lockdown mode we reflect on why liquor stores should remain to be deemed an essential service.

LSA WA CEO Peter Peck has penned a letter to small business owners reminding them that they are not alone.

Many challenges are being presented to retailers by COVID-19, in relation to physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

The WA State Government has launched a tender for the Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial.