A parliamentary question regarding the status of the Kimberley Alcohol Management Plan, promised in 2008, and the resources allocated to it. The answer indicates a plan was drafted but is under review due to changes in the region's alcohol environment.

AnsweredQoN 4243Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 November 2010
Portfolio
Mental Health

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(1) Does the Premier recall that nearly two years ago on 26
November 2008, he wrote to the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Corporation advising them that there would be a Kimberley Alcohol Management Plan?
(2) Can the Premier advise if it is a fact that there is still no Kimberley Alcohol Management Plan in place?
(3) Will the Premier detail what plan is to be put in place and what resources will be attached to this plan?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
31 January 2011
Response time
83 days
(1)  Yes
(2)  A Kimberley Alcohol Management Plan was first drafted under the guidance of the Kimberley Interagency Working Group (KIWG) in 2008. A number of actions identified under the plan have since been achieved including the development and distribution of appropriate and targeted information resources and support of communities seeking Section 175 restrictions.
In light of the significant changes in the alcohol environment in the Kimberley region over the past three years, it was agreed by the Kimberley Alcohol Management Group Sub-committee, established by the KIWG, that the purpose of the Plan and the terms of reference for the Management group needed to be reviewed.
(3)  The Kimberley Alcohol Management Group, which consists of government and non government alcohol and other drug services, met on 23 November 2010 to review the existing plan and identify future actions that will better support the Kimberley community to address alcohol related problems. The Drug and Alcohol Office is continuing to work closely with communities and agencies in the Kimberley to coordinate activity at a regional and local level. Any additional resources needed to address alcohol-related problems in the region will be considered once the review is completed.
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