❓ Hon Neil Thomson asks about the number of residents from Leonora and Laverton placed on the banned drinkers register (BDR) and the total number on the register from the broader goldfields region. The Minister provides specific figures and mentions planned enhancements to the BDR.
AnsweredQoN 1060Legislative Council
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BANNED DRINKERS REGISTER — LEONORA AND LAVERTON
1060. Hon
NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the Minister for Racing and
Gaming:
I refer to the banned drinkers
register currently operating in the goldfields.
(1) How many
people from Leonora and Laverton have been placed on the banned drinkers
register since it was implemented?
(2) How many
people are currently on the register from the broader goldfields region?
1060. Hon
NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the Minister for Racing and
Gaming:
I refer to the banned drinkers
register currently operating in the goldfields.
(1) How many
people from Leonora and Laverton have been placed on the banned drinkers
register since it was implemented?
(2) How many
people are currently on the register from the broader goldfields region?
AnswerView source ↗
I am answering this question on
behalf of the Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for
Racing and Gaming.
The
McGowan government recently announced a range of proposals to strengthen and
enhance the banned drinkers register,
including additional pathways for individuals to be placed on the BDR. These
proposed reforms are informed by an independent evaluation report, and
feedback from industry, service providers, police, local government and the
community.
(1) One resident
of Laverton has been placed on the register. No residents of Leonora have been
placed on the register.
(2) As of 26 October 2022, 28
residents of the goldfields are on the register.
behalf of the Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for
Racing and Gaming.
The
McGowan government recently announced a range of proposals to strengthen and
enhance the banned drinkers register,
including additional pathways for individuals to be placed on the BDR. These
proposed reforms are informed by an independent evaluation report, and
feedback from industry, service providers, police, local government and the
community.
(1) One resident
of Laverton has been placed on the register. No residents of Leonora have been
placed on the register.
(2) As of 26 October 2022, 28
residents of the goldfields are on the register.
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