Clubs WA is the peak council for licensed clubs, representing the interests of sporting, social, cultural, service and district clubs throughout Western Australia.
Clubs are the largest grouping of liquor licences with more than 950 licensed clubs, compared to hotels and taverns (about 700) and licensed restaurants (more than 700).
Clubs WA (Formerly Association of Licensed Clubs)
State Council
Wally Maker (president) – Fremantle Club
Keith Bransby (vice president metro) – Marmion Angling Club
Ken Byfield (vice president country) – Northam Workers Club
Tom Helm (executive member finance) – Newman Club
Leo Amaranti – Fremantle Buffalo Club
Dennis Allison – Hillarys Yacht Club
David Richardson – Mangles Bay Fishing Club
Leone Bolto – Katanning Club
Dianne Kelly – Meckering Sporting Club
Charlie Dempster – Cowaramup Social Club
Doug Baskerville – Commercial Club Bunbury
Peter Seaman – executive director
Incorporated in 1957, Clubs WA has upgraded its business and lobbying activities to create new mechanisms for growth opportunities for its member clubs and to cement clubs’ credentials as a vital community asset. As a member of the national clubs body Clubs Australia & New Zealand it has access to national trends and help mechanisms to prepare clubs for the regulatory pressures they face.