❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns about sly grogging in Fitzroy Crossing and seeks clarification on the Minister's actions to assist police in determining reasonable amounts of alcohol for personal use. The Minister acknowledges awareness of the issue and clarifies the police's role in enforcing existing liquor control laws.
AnsweredQoN 1272Legislative Council
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FITZROY CROSSING - SLY GROGGING 1272. Hon KEN BASTON to the Minister for Racing and Gaming: I refer to the answer to part (2)(b) of question without notice 1051 asked on 14 November 2007. (1) Is the minister aware of the reports of sly grogging - that is, bringing grog in for resale - taking place at Fitzroy Crossing? (2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
FITZROY CROSSING - SLY GROGGING
I refer to the answer to part (2)(b) of question without notice 1051 asked on 14 November 2007. (1) Is the minister aware of the reports of sly grogging - that is, bringing grog in for resale - taking place at Fitzroy Crossing? (2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(1) Is the minister aware of the reports of sly grogging - that is, bringing grog in for resale - taking place at Fitzroy Crossing? (2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
FITZROY CROSSING - SLY GROGGING
I refer to the answer to part (2)(b) of question without notice 1051 asked on 14 November 2007. (1) Is the minister aware of the reports of sly grogging - that is, bringing grog in for resale - taking place at Fitzroy Crossing? (2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(1) Is the minister aware of the reports of sly grogging - that is, bringing grog in for resale - taking place at Fitzroy Crossing? (2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(2) What action is the minister taking to assist the police in determining a reasonable amount for personal use when stopping vehicles in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing in their efforts to stamp out the practice of sly grogging? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(1) Yes, I am aware of the media reports on this matter. (2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
(2) The police service enforces section 109 of the Liquor Control Act, which precludes the sale of liquor by any person who is not the holder of a licence or permit. The act does not make reference to what may be considered a reasonable amount of liquor for personal use.
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