❓ Hon Tim Clifford asks about the Banned Drinkers Register trial, specifically regarding the number of people placed on the register, the number of First Nations people on the register, and the number and outcomes of appeals. The Department's response reveals a lack of data collection on First Nations status and a complete absence of appeals.
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(1) How many people have been placed on the Banned Drinkers Register during the trial to date? (2) Of the people placed on the register in (1), how many are First Nations people? (3) In reference to (1), how many appeals have been made? (4) Of the appeals in (3), how many were made by First Nations people? (5) In reference to (3), how many appeals have been successful? (6) Of the successful appeals in (5), how many were made by First Nations people?
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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
6 days
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety advises:
(1) As at 16 September 2025, 6,202 people have been placed on the Banned Drinkers Register.
(2) The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety does not record this information.
(3) Nil.
(4 - 6) Not applicable.
(1) As at 16 September 2025, 6,202 people have been placed on the Banned Drinkers Register.
(2) The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety does not record this information.
(3) Nil.
(4 - 6) Not applicable.
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