Regulatory compliance in alcohol sales; exploring the policy context of liquor licensing enforcement in Victoria

In 2009 a civilian inspectorate to enforce liquor licensing legislation was established in Victoria, known as the Compliance Directorate of Responsible Alcohol Victoria (RAV).  Previously, the police had primary responsibility for enforcing the liquor licensing legislation. Understanding how the Compliance Directorate was implemented and assessing its effectiveness are potentially important contributions to the evidence base for alcohol policies.