❓ The Minister avoids directly answering whether they support uniform alcohol restrictions in the Pilbara and Kimberley, highlighting the complexity of alcohol-related harm and promoting a Banned Drinkers Register trial as an alternative approach.
AnsweredQoN 2817Legislative Council
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(1) Does
the Minister support uniform region-wide alcohol restrictions across the: (a) Pilbara; and (b) Kimberley? (2) If
no to (1), why not?
the Minister support uniform region-wide alcohol restrictions across the: (a) Pilbara; and (b) Kimberley? (2) If
no to (1), why not?
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Answered
31 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
9 days
1. (a)-(b) Tackling alcohol-related harm across Western Australia is a complex and multifaceted challenge. The government has a suite of measures to draw on that aim to assist in reducing harm from alcohol, one of which is restrictions – limiting overall population consumption. Clearly, no singular measure will eradicate alcohol-related harm and it is the challenge of government to find a balance in a combination of measures in different communities of the State, including restrictions and dry communities, which are led by Indigenous leadership.
As Minister, I am encouraged by the liquor industry’s proactive stance on tackling alcohol-related harm in another way – through the trial of a Banned Drinkers Register across the Pilbara. The government has worked closely with the Australian Hotels Association of WA and the Liquor Stores Association of WA to make this trial a reality for the first time ever in Western Australia, and I look forward to analysing its findings in relation to reducing harm.
2. Not applicable.
As Minister, I am encouraged by the liquor industry’s proactive stance on tackling alcohol-related harm in another way – through the trial of a Banned Drinkers Register across the Pilbara. The government has worked closely with the Australian Hotels Association of WA and the Liquor Stores Association of WA to make this trial a reality for the first time ever in Western Australia, and I look forward to analysing its findings in relation to reducing harm.
2. Not applicable.
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