Lockouts on table but not in Cross plan
The NSW government has stopped short of introducing lockouts for Kings Cross venues but Premier Barry O’Farrell says the option remains “on the table”. A freeze on new...
Author: Liquor Accord
Cleaning up the cross: Police, transport, ID scanners and drug dogs
New technology, more transport, a police blitz and extra police powers are the key planks of the NSW Government’s contribution to the joint Plan of Management to tackle...
NSW government Response to issues in Kings Cross
The NSW Government has already delivered a range of actions to combat alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour across New South Wales. To date, the government has introduced expanded...
Freeze on new licensed premises in Kings X
A Freeze on new licensed venues in Kings Cross will 18 September 2012be extended to 2015 and the area will be covered by an accord to crack down...
Cross proposals described as draconian
The NSW government is “going too far” with its plans to clean up Kings Cross, an alliance of local businesses says. The Kings Cross Liquor Accord says it...
Business backs southern peninsula liquor accord
LIQUOR outlets on the southern peninsula are joining forces with police, council and other agencies to improve community safety and reduce antisocial behaviour and crime related to the...
Pubs fight back
It seems that every Monday morning the BDT has another report of drunk, violent or disorderly behaviour over the weekend. Police reports of drunken fights and assaults along...
Redland clubs and pub pitch in to fight crime
CLUBS and pubs in the Bayside Liquor Venues Accord (BLVA) have joined forces and fundraised $8000 for the Crime Stoppers Bayside Area Committee. Chairperson of the BLVA and...
Strategy to tackle alcohol-related crime
JOONDALUP pub and club-goers can expect a bigger police presence inside licensed premises under a soon-to-be-introduced Joondalup liquor accord. A liquor accord is an agreement between licensees and...
Patron safety all about education
EDUCATION is the key to ensuring the safety of patrons, according to Vaughan Pendlebury. Licensee of the Wharf Hotel, Wynyard, and a member of the Burnie-Wynyard Liquor Accord,...
