CAMPBELLTOWN Council has passed on a police request to pubs and bottle shops to limit alcohol sales on Australia Day next Tuesday but there's no indication they would enforce voluntary restrictions.
The request to members of the Campbelltown Liquor Accord is a bid to cut the alcohol-fuelled violence on the day.
It suggests that they do not sell take-away drinks of more than 4per cent alcohol up to 2pm, and of more than 5per cent after 9pm; that licensed premises ban shots and double-strength drinks after 9pm; and that people be limited to two drinks per purchase for the last three hours of the day.
Campbelltown City Hotel gaming manager Donna Copp said it would not enforce the recommendations.
``I think it's ridiculous,'' she said.
``We won't be doing that because we already practise strict RSA [responsible service of alcohol policy] and we've never had any problems on Australia Day.
``People over the age of 18 are grown adults and we've been told by our customers that if we have these restrictions then they wouldn't come here.
``Everyone wants to make a living.
``We've got food here on the day and we have free water at all times.''
A spokeswoman said Campbelltown Catholic Club would not comment on the police recommendations.
``We've never had a problem on Australia Day,'' she said.
A statewide police operation, Medallion, will operate on Australia Day focusing on public order at events, licensing and traffic and transport management.
People found drinking in alcohol-free zones could cop on-the-spot fines of up to $110.
Detective Inspector George Psaroudis said alcohol was not permitted at Campbelltown's Australia Day events because they will be alcohol-free.
``Drink responsibly and respect each other to ensure that Australia Day is as safe as the new year's celebrations that were held in Campbelltown only a few weeks ago,'' he said.
``Remember that Koshigaya Park Campbelltown is an alcohol-free zone. Treat the day as a great opportunity to come down and share the events planned by the local council with your family.''
Wollongong Council has also warned Campbelltown residents who head to its beaches that its events were also alcohol-free.
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