Laws & Licensing

QLD Government denies 'Utter Chaos' in Liquor Licensing Dept ...

A war of words has erupted in Queensland over liquor licensing and glassing attacks with the opposition Liberal National Party (LNP) accusing the Government of 'bungling' licence renewals. [Read More...]

[Mon 15/08/2011 12:15:12]

... as NSW Liquor Accords get In-Step

A series of 48 workshops will be staged across NSW from September to support local liquor accords in introducing new measures to reduce alcohol-related violence. [Read More...]

[Mon 15/08/2011 01:52:06]

Three Strikes policy is 'Impractical'

The NSW Opposition has called on the O'Farrell Government withdraw its controversial Three Strikes legislation, describing the policy as deeply flawed. [Read More...]

[Fri 12/08/2011 10:10:17]

Police slam Pubs on Violence

The Police Association of NSW believes the Government's three strikes policy doesn't go far enough to reduce anti-social behaviour and alcohol-fuelled violence in venues across the state. [Read More...]

[Mon 08/08/2011 10:41:58]

Operation Tepid to cool Hot Spots

Confusion over the NSW Government's 'Three Strikes' policy towards pubs and clubs is growing with a new crackdown coming on the back of flaws emerging in its proposed policy. [Read More...]

[Fri 05/08/2011 02:05:05]

Tax change to boost Clubs in NSW

Changes in club tax rates to be introduced into State Parliament today (Aug 3) will require clubs to increase grants to community and sporting groups by $89.5 million over the next four years. [Read More...]

[Wed 03/08/2011 11:23:25]

Watchdog puts bite on Booze Barons

The NSW Government has warned unlicensed alcohol delivery operators that they risk prosecution and having their vehicles and liquor seized with two high-profile operators facing fines and other charges. [Read More...]

[Fri 29/07/2011 11:38:02]

Liquor Industry on 'Right Track': AHA

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has welcomed findings of a reduction in harmful drinking by teenagers and pregnant women as signs of improvement in Australia's drinking culture. [Read More...]

[Fri 29/07/2011 10:02:13]

Mixed Results on Aussie Drinking Habits ...

Australians are smoking less but using more illicit drugs while results are mixed on the consumption of alcohol, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). [Read More...]

[Wed 27/07/2011 11:17:58]

O'Farrell slammed on D&D backflip

NSW Labor has accused the State's Premier Barry O'Farrell of breaking a key election promise by failing to create a new 'drunk and disorderly' offence under the Summary Offences Act. [Read More...]

[Mon 25/07/2011 12:06:34]

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