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How could the new regulations on illicit tobacco trade affect City Beach?

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City Beach may face increased operational costs due to new tobacco store regulations The new regulations require that proposed convenience stores intending to sell tobacco must be subject to a development application. This change, announced by John Carey, introduces regulatory complexity and potential delays for businesses like City Beach that operate or plan to expand tobacco-selling retail outlets. The requirement for a development application means that any such operational changes must now pass through a formal planning process, which could increase administrative and operational costs.

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  • The WA government will miss its self-imposed deadline to introduce its second tranche of illicit tobacco laws by the end of the year.watoday.com.au
  • New regulations require proposed convenience stores intending to sell to tobacco to be subject to a development application.watoday.com.au
  • The first tranche of laws to combat illicit tobacco trade came into effect in May.watoday.com.au

Why it matters

For City Beach, the introduction of a development application requirement for tobacco-selling convenience stores means that any expansion or new store opening must navigate a more complex regulatory environment. This could translate into increased administrative costs, longer timelines for projects, and potentially higher operational overheads if the business relies on tobacco sales.

John Carey's announcements are noted as a causal driver for operational changes at City Beach. This regulatory shift is part of a broader effort by the WA government to combat illicit tobacco trade, which previously led to firebombings of suburban shops, and aims to empower landlords to evict non-compliant stores.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the development application process specifically impact the timeline for City Beach's planned retail expansions?
  • Will the government provide specific guidance on how existing tobacco-selling stores must comply with the new development application rules?

What would change this answer

The government provides exemptions or streamlined processes for existing tobacco-selling stores.The negative impact on City Beach's operational costs and complexity would likely be reduced or mitigated.
The development application process is significantly delayed or becomes overly bureaucratic.The operational impact on City Beach could become stronger, potentially leading to project cancellations or increased financial strain.

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    Do the new development application requirements apply differently to newsagents compared to other convenience stores?

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