RSA Commitment

 

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Commitment

Oddbins takes its commitment to the community seriously. Our core value of responsibility is at the heart of our auction operations. We have a strict legal obligation to facilitate the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years.

Our Liquor Licence

All sales are conducted under the following authority:

  • Licensee: Oddbins

  • Liquor Licence Number: 57701827

Online Verification & Age Requirements

As an online auction platform, we have implemented a multi-stage confirmation process to ensure all users are of legal drinking age:

  • Account Registration: To bid on any items, users must create an account and provide a valid date of birth. Our system restricts account creation to those 18 years and over.

  • Checkout Confirmation: At the point of purchase, customers must again tick a mandatory declaration confirming they are at least 18 years of age and that the recipient of the delivery is also at least 18 years of age.

  • Account Suspension: If we have reason to believe a user is under 18, the account will be immediately blocked and any active bids cancelled in accordance with RSA laws.

Delivery Protocols & Instructions

Oddbins provides strict written instructions to all persons or couriers responsible for the delivery of our alcohol. These instructions include:

  • ID25 Policy: If the recipient appears to be under the age of 25, they must produce a valid, government-issued photo ID.

  • Refusal of Delivery: Delivery must be refused if:

    • The recipient cannot provide valid ID proving they are 18+.

    • The recipient appears to be intoxicated.

    • There is a reasonable belief that the alcohol is being "secondarily supplied" to a minor.

  • Attended Delivery: Alcohol cannot be left unattended (e.g., "leave on porch") unless the specific state regulations and the terms of our licence permit such a delivery, and even then, only if the recipient's age has been previously verified.

State & Territory Legislation

Oddbins complies with all Australian state and territory liquor laws. When bidding, please be aware of the penalties in your specific jurisdiction:

State/Territory Governing Act Key Legal Requirement
NSW Liquor Act 2007 It is against the law to sell/supply alcohol to, or obtain it for, a person under 18.
VIC Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 Offence to supply to under 18s (Penalty exceeds $19,000). Offence for under 18s to purchase (Penalty exceeds $800).
WA Liquor Control Act 1988 Offence to sell/supply to under 18s or for under 18s to purchase/attempt to purchase.
SA Liquor Licensing Act 1997 Section 113: Liquor must NOT be supplied to persons under 18.
QLD Liquor Act 1992 It is an offence to supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years.
ACT Liquor Act 2010 Max penalty for supplying to a minor: $5,500.
TAS Liquor Licensing Act 1990 Offence for liquor to be delivered to a person under 18 (Max 20 penalty units).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the checkout page asking for my date of birth?

Oddbins supports the responsible service of alcohol. To comply with Australian law, we must verify that you are over 18 before an order can be processed. If you are a guest, you must provide this manually; if you have an account, please ensure your "My Details" section is accurate.

Why do I need to show ID to the courier?

Even though you verified your age online, our "ID25" policy requires our delivery partners to confirm the identity of anyone who looks under 25. This ensures the alcohol does not fall into the hands of a minor.

What is "Secondary Supply"?

This is when an adult purchases alcohol on behalf of a minor. This is a serious offence. If we or our delivery partners suspect a purchase is intended for a minor or an intoxicated person, we reserve the right to cancel the auction sale and refuse delivery.

Support

If you have questions regarding our RSA policy or are having trouble verifying your age on your account, please contact our Customer Experience Team