Hon Wilson Tucker questions the Minister for Racing and Gaming regarding the consultation process for new Kimberley liquor restrictions, seeking details on stakeholders consulted and the consultation timeline. The Minister provides a list of consulted stakeholders and outlines the consultation period.

AnsweredQoN 1276Legislative Council
Asked
22 October 2024
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

QuestionView source ↗

LIQUOR
RESTRICTIONS — KIMBERLEY
1276. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the
Minister for Racing and Gaming:
As reported by ABC news, a spokesperson
for the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries stated
that the director's decision on the new Kimberley liquor restrictions
was based on evidence gathered from across the community.
(1) Which
Kimberley stakeholders, beyond alcohol licensees and liquor associations, were
fully consulted before the restrictions were implemented?
(2) Can the minister provide a list
of all consulted stakeholders?
(3) What was the
timeline for consultation and how were key community groups, health
professionals and Aboriginal organisations involved?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The Department of Local Government, Sport and
Cultural Industries advises the following.
(1) Prior to the
independent decision by the director of Liquor Licensing to apply liquor
restrictions in the Kimberley region, information and evidence was sought from
key Kimberley stakeholders, including Aboriginal organisations, local
governments, health and social service providers and other government agencies
that play a role in minimising alcohol-related harm in the community.
(2) Yes. I table the list.
[See paper 3728 .]
(3) Formal
consultation on alcohol-related harm in the Kimberley commenced on 30 July
2020, with written submissions invited from stakeholders. A determination was
made by the director of Liquor Licensing on 10 June 2024, which took effect on
15 July 2024.

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