From 1 July 2015, more stringent requirements will apply to ensure licensees maintain the principal activity of the provision of meals or prepared food at premises covered by a restaurant or café licence.
From this date, the principal activity of the provision of meals or prepared food, as required by the licence, must be demonstrated on a daily basis.
This means that the majority of patrons who attend the premises during a day will consume a meal, the majority of the premises will be set up for dining, the kitchen will be open up to 1 hour prior to closing the premises and there will be enough staff at the premises to prepare and serve meals as required.