The WA government plans to cap the sale of alcohol to either one carton of beer, 1.5 litres of wine or 1 litre of spirits, per person per day, in the far north towns of Broome and Derby. Key points: There are moves to restrict the sale of alcohol in Broome and Derby The Director of Liquor Licensing has issued …
A group of northern West Australian councils say a trial of the Banned Drinkers Register has been ineffective in cracking down on problem drinking since its implementation nearly two years ago. Key points: The Kimberley Regional Group made the submission to the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries inquiry into reforming the register The WA government flagged its …
Originally hailed by some as a game changer, the West Australian government has been trialling a Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara in a bid to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence. Key points: The state government is halfway through a 12-month trial of a banned drinkers register in the Pilbara Police and community workers believe more needs to be done to fix …
Police Minister Paul Papalia and Police Commissioner Chris Dawson are at odds over alcohol policy, with the minister warning the removal of mid and full-strength alcohol from northern Western Australian towns could be seen as paternalistic. Key points: The WA Police Commissioner's 2019 application for hardline liquor restrictions across the northern WA is being assessed A split has emerged between …
A two-year trial for Western Australia's first banned drinkers register has started in the Pilbara. Key points: A two-year trial of the banned drinkers register has started in the Pilbara The Government hopes the register will curb alcohol-fuelled violence in the region Some community groups say the Government should invest in rehab facilities instead of an ID system The program …