Question regarding the implementation and effectiveness of alcohol accords in regional WA, particularly in areas with alcohol problems. The answer outlines existing accords and future plans, but admits a lack of data on their impact.

AnsweredQoN 2715Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 September 2007
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Racing and Gaming

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(a) Fitzroy Crossing;
(b) Halls Creek;
(c) Kununurra;
(d) Kalgoorlie; and
(e) other regional areas with alcohol problems?
(2) If none, why hasn’t the accord currently in place at Newman been used as a guide for alcohol service restrictions in other regions?
(3) What statistics are available that show a decrease in alcohol-related offences such as domestic violence, drunkenness and assaults as a result of an alcohol accord being in place?

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Answered
18 October 2007
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
28 days
(1-2) Approximately 30 Accords (including local agreements) are in place across Western Australia, including:
- Halls Creek
- Kununurra
- Kalgoorlie
Action has been instigated to re-establish the accord in Fitzroy crossing.
The Western Australian Police Service, Drug and Alcohol Office and Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor are collaborating to support the development of accords.
An Accord Co-ordinator is to be appointed to support the development/management of accords over the next 12 months.
(3) Relevant statistics are not available. Liquor Accords are voluntary, non-binding agreements negotiated and managed at community level.
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