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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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

WA cuts through Red Tape on Liquor

The Western Australian government will change the Liquor Control Act of 1988 to allow BYO alcohol to be permitted at some live entertainment venues while relaxing restrictions on small functions. [Read More...]

Drink Safe Precincts get thumbs up

More than 1,600 people from across Queensland have had their say on the $8.5 million Drink Safe Precincts (DSP) being trialled in the State's hot spots. [Read More...]

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