Alcohol and the law
Learn more about the current laws on sale, supply and use of alcohol in Western Australia and laws for under 18s.
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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is a requirement of the WA Liquor Control Act 1988. All bar staff, managers and licensees must be formally trained.
It is against the law to:
- Permit drunkenness on the premises
- Serve alcohol to drunk people
- Serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 18
- Allow people who are violent, quarrelsome, disorderly or behaving indecently on licensed premises
Each licensed venue has its own characteristics and may have additional legal requirements or restrictions regarding to the sale and supply of alcohol.
Page last updated4 May 2026