Laws & Licensing

Sydney Extends Alcohol Free Zones

The City of Sydney will establish 34 new Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs) and actively engage operators of licensed premises to combat alcohol related anti-social behaviour and violence. [Read More...]

[Wed 15/09/2010 11:15:26]

Hoteliers to Unite with Police

NSW hoteliers have welcomed the launch of 'Operation Unite' - a nationwide crackdown on drunken violence that will see police take to the streets in force this weekend. [Read More...]

[Fri 10/09/2010 11:13:50]

Police To 'Unite' on Drunken Violence ...

NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, the Australasian spokesperson for Operation Unite, has officially launched the latest police blitz on drunken violence today (Sept 8). [Read More...]

[Wed 08/09/2010 01:58:10]

... as Northern Territory takes Tough Action on Problem Drinkers

The Northern Territory Government has announced comprehensive reforms to curb alcohol-fuelled violence and crime with Western Australia also considering trialing a drinker ID system. [Read More...]

[Wed 08/09/2010 12:53:00]

AHA Warning on 'Cocaine Epidemic'

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has welcomed a Government acknowledgement that NSW in the grip of a cocaine epidemic. [Read More...]

[Mon 06/09/2010 11:03:08]

Armed Robbery at Burwood Pub

Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred in Sydney's inner west this morning (Sept 3). [Read More...]

[Fri 03/09/2010 12:24:07]

Anger at Delay in ACT Liquor Reform

Last minute ultimatums and behind-the-scenes negotiation have characterised the arrival of significant liquor reform to the ACT with the major parties accusing each other of delaying tactics. [Read More...]

[Wed 01/09/2010 02:01:03]

Queensland Gov to trial Drink Safe Precincts

The Queensland State Government will declare special Drink Safe Precincts (DSP) in key locations across the state under a $4.2 million plan to counter alcohol-related violence that will also target pubs and clubs. [Read More...]

[Mon 30/08/2010 11:32:36]

AHA backs Dogs in Drugs Battle

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) of NSW has lent its support to those pub owners using sniffer dogs and other security measures to keep drugs out of their venues. [Read More...]

[Mon 16/08/2010 01:40:28]

Politicians Clash on Fate of Pubs

Queensland Liberal National Party (LNP) MP Ray Stevens has again denied claims he and a colleague did a 'runner' from a Cairns restaurant without paying a bill as parties clashed on the future of the state's pubs. [Read More...]

[Fri 13/08/2010 02:16:30]

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