AN Australia Day alcohol ban would have the backing of Tourism Sunshine Coast.
Russell Mason, the chief executive officer of TSC, said yesterday that the level of violence across the Coast’s public spaces on Australia Day was concerning.
He said an alcohol ban in public places on Australia Day and for other major events should be considered.
“We are trying to promote a family-friendly environment and alcohol doesn’t fit into the mix,” Mr Mason said.
“The vast majority of people at large celebrations on the Coast are well-behaved but there is always a minority that spoils it.”
Coast police responded to 150 calls in two hours on Australia Day afternoon, attending public brawls, lewd acts in front of children and an alleged attack on a senior resident by a 16-year-old boy.
A small number of arrests were made, and police said outbreaks of fights were “sporadic”.
Mr Mason said he spent Australia Day at Mooloolaba Esplanade where “there were heaps of families having a great time and lots of police doing patrols”.
“It would appear the trouble started in the late afternoon, when the family crowds had left,” Mr Mason said.
“People go to these things to have a good time and to celebrate our national day with pride. It’s unfortunate that violent, alcohol-fuelled incidents occurred.”
Issued by Sunshine Coast daily 28th January 2010
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/01/28/tourism-chief-backs-ban-on-alcohol/
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