Liquor Regulation 1979 (ACT)

The matter before the court involved a dispute over the interpretation of the Liquor Regulation 1979 (ACT). The legal issues revolved around the definition of certain terms, the prescribed times for the sale or supply of liquor, and the sale of beer in glass bottles. The court was required to determine whether certain provisions of the regulation were clear and unambiguous, and if so, whether they should be given effect.

In its reasoning, the court found that the regulation was clear and unambiguous in its definition of certain terms. The court held that the definition of "beer" in the regulation was broad and included any fermented malt liquor or any fermented liquor made from hops. The court also found that the prescribed times for the sale or supply of liquor were clearly outlined in the regulation, and that any ambiguity was resolved by the plain meaning of the text.

Regarding the sale of beer in glass bottles, the court held that the regulation prohibited the sale of beer in glass bottles between 12 noon and 11 pm on 31 December 2001. The court found that this provision was clear and unambiguous, and that it applied to all types of licences granted under the Liquor Act 1975 (ACT).

In conclusion, the court found that the Liquor Regulation 1979 (ACT) was clear and unambiguous in its definition of certain terms, the prescribed times for the sale or supply of liquor, and the sale of beer in glass bottles. The court held that these provisions should be given effect, and that any ambiguity was resolved by the plain meaning of the text. The final orders of the court were not stated in the text.