Topics
alcohol regulation alcohol violence community safety liquor licensing public safety restricted areas
Introduced by: The Hon Marie-Clare Boothby MLA (CLP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Commissioner of Police can suspend a liquor licence; this applies if alcohol-related violence or riots occur and the licensee failed to stop them.
Banning notices now last for 90 days; this is an increase from 14 days.
The Commission can change or cancel a general restricted area declaration; it must be in the public interest and not harm the community.
The Director must consult with local councils, police, and residents before changing or cancelling a general restricted area.
Applicants must provide a community alcohol plan when asking to remove liquor prohibitions in a general restricted area.
The Director can reject applications to change a general restricted area if they are incomplete or lack a required alcohol plan.
The Commission must publish the boundaries and rules of all general restricted areas on its website.