Under existing requirements, hospitality venues needed a licence to serve alcohol inside the venue and a licence to serve alcohol in the beer garden.
Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Jane Howlett, today announced this is no longer the case.
"We have the highest business confidence in the country and the second strongest business conditions - and we are taking action to remain competitive," Minister Howlett said.
"We have simplified liquor licences to deliver one fee and one licence for venues serving alcohol.
"This removes complicated and costly requirements for venues that wish to serve alcohol inside and out in a beer garden, for example.
"This practical, commonsense change will save businesses time and money."
This work is supported by the now live Multi-vendor Permits established by the Tasmanian Government.
"We have developed a multi-vendor permit, meaning event organisers can hold one permit to cover all liquor stallholders at the event," Minister Howlett said.
"This makes the Taste of Summer easier, backs in our much-loved Festivale and ensures any of our iconic festivals from Queenstown to Bridport and back again are supported."
The Tasmanian Government's war on red tape goes further, with an audit of all statutory licences, permits and approvals well underway.
The audit identifies where regulation is no longer fit for purpose while maintaining important regulatory protections and safeguards.
"We are getting on with the job of making it easier to do business and will continue to set a framework that works effectively into the future," Minister Howlett said.
"We want to continue to help Tasmanians deal with the challenges that they face with commonsense, the bane of red tape."
