The Guideline: Industry regulation guide to licensing provides information about the process of preparing, submitting, assessing and deciding applications for works approvals, licences (including transitioning from a works approval to a licence), amendments, transfers, surrenders, and registrations of prescribed premises.
It also includes crucial information around how we manage the transition of a prescribed premises from a works approval to a licence.
Frequently asked questions
Our frequently asked questions document supports the guideline and clarifies the processes for transitioning from a works approval to a licence.
Consultation
The guideline was published following an extensive public consultation process from May to July 2018, with a second round of consultation with key stakeholders in April 2019.
The consultation summary report addresses the submissions received during the two consultation periods and the changes made to the guideline in response to those submissions.
Environment Online will be introducing Industry Regulation (IR) services on to the platform from Monday 4 November 2024.
Environment Online will replace existing processes and systems including submissions for annual fees for licences. For more information, please visit
