Hon Wilson Tucker questions the Premier regarding potential alcohol restrictions in Carnarvon and other regions, focusing on mechanisms, banned drinkers register expansion, and regional scope. The Premier's response indicates ongoing consideration of options and commitment to collaboration.

AnsweredQoN 128Legislative Council
Asked
22 February 2023
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier

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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES — ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS
128. Hon
WILSON TUCKER to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
I refer to comments made by the
Premier regarding potential alcohol restrictions in Carnarvon. Can the Premier
please clarify the following —
(1) What mechanism is being
contemplated by the government?
(2) Will an expansion of the banned
drinkers register be a component of any restrictions?
(3) Will restrictions include other
towns in the Gascoyne and midwest regions?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) The
state government is considering a number of options to tackle alcohol-related
harm and protect vulnerable Western Australians.
We are currently strengthening the
banned drinkers register trial, and proposed reforms are set to come into effect midyear. We are also reviewing Western
Australia's liquor laws to introduce a range of reforms to
further reduce alcohol-related harm in the community.
There is no easy fix. It is a longstanding,
complex issue. We are committed to working with local communities and industry,
but we need them to play a meaningful role.

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