It’s no secret that there has been an increased problem around Australia with drinking related offenses, bad drunken behavior and violence caused from intoxication. Today marks the change of law’s where the aim is to reduce those social issues.
As of the 1st of July the first stage of Queensland’s new lockout laws have come into effect. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the laws would make Queensland safer and save lives.
“The evidence is clear: reduced trading hours leads to reduced violence, and that’s what this Bill delivers,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
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