The state government has announced it will support bushfire-affected businesses by waiving and refunding liquor licence fees.
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Victorian businesses hit by the January 2026 bushfires will receive financial relief, with the Victorian Government to waive and refund liquor licence fees.
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The decision was made to allow local operators to prioritise reopening and recovery, and is expected to help pubs, wineries, distilleries, cafés and bottle shops save money.
“Businesses impacted by the fires have lost stock and trade, and many are rebuilding from scratch – and these fee waivers will take one pressure off their recovery,” Casino, gaming and liquor regulation minister Enver Erdogan said.
“We’ll continue to back bushfire-affected communities and support the businesses that are so important to local jobs, local economies and local recovery.”
The Victorian Government has confirmed all eligible businesses will have their fees automatically waived or refunded.
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