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QUEENSLAND LABOR ATTACKS WITH SECOND DRAFT OF LOCKOUT LAWS

The Palazczuk Government has announced a diluted package and extended timeframe on the introduction of controversial restrictions to Queensland venues. Forced to re-think the proposals after public denunciation by key independents the minority Labor Government needs to pass the measures in parliament, yesterday saw announcement of a ‘tweaked’ – not compromised – raft of conditions. […]

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REGULATOR BROADENS REVIEW INTO MANDATORY ID SCANNERS

Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

OLGR is conducting a review into Kings Cross’ mandated ID scanners, ahead of the statutory review of the ‘lockout and last drinks’ legislation, due to take place February, 2016. Announced in the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) newsletter 12 October, the original plan was for licensees, industry, government and members of the community

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HOTEL ACCORD CALLS TIME ON HAPPY HOUR

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

Victoria’s Kingston Precinct has revealed its Liquor Accord to address binge drinking, with venues signing on to manage drink promotions. The launch was announced by Moorabbin Superintendent Bruce Wemyss, who flagged the Accord’s mandate to discourage marketing the “rapid consumption of alcohol”. Wemyss told The Age this means limiting Happy Hours to no more than

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VICTORIAN PLANS FOR PRECINCT-WIDE BANS ON PATRONS

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

Licensed venues in Victoria’s Brimbank district are joining with police to get tougher on antisocial behaviour. A number of hotels in the suburb of Sunshine have joined local police to form the Brimbank District Liquor Accord, which could see patron bans throughout all participating venues. Hotels and Clubs will receive voluntary safety audits, and advise

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RALLIES ACROSS QUEENSLAND TO “SAVE OUR NIGHTLIFE”

Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

Industry action continues to work against the proposed State-wide licensing restrictions for Queensland, with stakeholder rallies to take place this weekend. Action group No Curfew has organised three Save Our Nightlife events for this Saturday (19 September), taking place simultaneously at Fortitude Valley in Brisbane, Surfers’ Paradise, and Airlie Beach. The rallies – billed as

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REGULATOR TARGETING ILLEGAL GAMBLING OFFERS

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing has issued a warning to sportsbetting companies, following two recent convictions for breaches of the State’s regulations on inducements. OLGR reports the Penrith-based ClassicBet P/L and Northern Territory-based Sportsbetting P/L were convicted and fined over website advertisements that offered betting incentives that were accessible to NSW residents.

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REGULATORS LAUNCH ‘SAFE, VIBRANT INDUSTRY’ STAKEHOLDER EVENTS

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

The NSW OLGR has announced plans to conduct a series of events to brainstorm a new era of a “safe and vibrant” hotel industry. The Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) has this week kicked off plans for six Information Exchange events around the State, bringing together stakeholders including OLGR representatives, licensees, liquor accords,

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VENUES FLAUNT LIQUOR LAWS: MINISTER

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

The ‘us & them’ split between publicans and government festers, with a Minister branding venues’ attitude toward RSA violations and penalties a mere “cost of business”. The NSW Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) today issued a release warning licensees it will be further targeting “Irresponsible alcohol promotions”. But yesterday, the Daily Telegraph ran

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LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL GOOD FOR PUBS

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

The Barnett Government is delivering on promises to “modernise Western Australia’s liquor laws” with a Bill yesterday going to parliament. The proposed changes in the Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2015 include some long-awaited corrections to the State’s licensing laws, including the extension of Sunday trading hours for pubs and nightclubs. Government is pushing “a raft

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LICENCE BREACHES INCREASE AMID RISK-BASED FEES

Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing issues around 1,000 compliance breaches each year, costing pubs around half a million dollars. Statistics obtained through Freedom of Information show OLGR issued 4,348 non-compliance breach notices in 2011-2014, totalling over $2.4 million. Around 30 per cent of the breaches were issued in 2014. A recent example

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QUEENSLAND LABOR ATTACKS WITH SECOND DRAFT OF LOCKOUT LAWS

REGULATOR BROADENS REVIEW INTO MANDATORY ID SCANNERS

HOTEL ACCORD CALLS TIME ON HAPPY HOUR

VICTORIAN PLANS FOR PRECINCT-WIDE BANS ON PATRONS

RALLIES ACROSS QUEENSLAND TO “SAVE OUR NIGHTLIFE”

REGULATOR TARGETING ILLEGAL GAMBLING OFFERS

REGULATORS LAUNCH ‘SAFE, VIBRANT INDUSTRY’ STAKEHOLDER EVENTS

VENUES FLAUNT LIQUOR LAWS: MINISTER

LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL GOOD FOR PUBS

LICENCE BREACHES INCREASE AMID RISK-BASED FEES

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