Liquor Amendment Bill

The Liquor Amendment Bill will be introduced in Parliament for the Parliamentary Week beginning Tuesday 26 August 2008. The Bill follows the announcement in April this year that the Bligh Government planned to introduce a raft of major liquor reforms designed to reduce harm caused by misuse of alcohol. Secondary supply provisions are being introduced to prevent the supply of alcohol to minors. Also included is a licence restructure and the introduction of annual fees to ensure that pubs and clubs contribute to the costs of regulating the Liquor Industry and minimising Liquor related harm. The Bill also includes recognition of Liquor Accords in the Act, new licence types and annual fees (risk table), Introduction Community Impact Statements for new licence applications, and Risk Assessed Management Plans as well as mandatory RSA training for all paid staff involved in the service of alcohol and closure provisions around trading prior to 10am and between 3-5am.
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