The Coalition of Newcastle Resident groups supports effective alcohol controls on Australia Day to prevent a repetition of last year’s disgusting public drunkenness, violence and anti social behaviour.
The special day’s celebration and family enjoyment should not be spoilt by drunken idiots and yobbos. Many of the people intoxicated last year were under-aged.
Newcastle residents have been working with Newcastle Council to expand and consolidate Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ) and areas.
A comprehensive coordinated plan involving Newcastle Council, Police, OLGR (NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing), residents, and the Liquor Accord should be implemented to prevent a reoccurrence of last year’s alcohol fuelled violence and anti social behaviour. Most local hotels lifted their game and can again this year play a positive role in condemning alcohol fuelled irresponsible and anti social behaviour.
A strong unified message of zero tolerance must be delivered to the drunken idiots to stay away from public places and not spoil other people’s fun.
AFZs must be effectively enforced and restrictions on the strength of alcohol sold as suggested by OLGR/police is one positive step amongst a number of other measures that should be applied including adequate police resources. Preloading and public intoxication continues to be a problem.
Issued by www.newcastlehunter.com 20th January 2010
http://newcastleonhunter.com/2010/newcastle-residents-support-alcohol-controls-on-australia-day/
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