The Lawler Labor Government is cracking down on alcohol related anti-social behaviour.
Last night, The Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 passed in the Northern Territory Legislative assembly.
This bill increases the punishment for those who refuse to leave a licensed premises when asked from $176 to $880.
This deterrent measure will give licensed premises confidence strong repercussions are in place for people who choose to do the wrong thing in our pubs and clubs.
The Lawler Government knows alcohol-related harm is one of the Territory's biggest social challenges and we will continue to make practical changes to prevent alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour.
This bill directly address the harmful consumption of alcohol in prohibited public places, providing ex-officio officers (such as Transit Safety Officers) the authority to stop, search and seize containers of alcohol.
A legitimate place to consume clause will further be enacted under these amendments, meaning that licensees can refuse service to a customer if they cannot state the place where the alcohol is intended to be consumed.
Quotes attributed to Minister for Alcohol Policy, Brent Potter:
"Alcohol is one of the Territory's biggest social challenges and the Lawler Government will continue to make practical changes to prevent alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour.
"We are working on and delivering common sense measures to improve community safety which include expanding the banned drinker register, equipping security guards with OC Spray, investing $570 more into our police and now strengthening the Liquor Act.
"Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour is the number one priority of the Lawler Government."
Northern Territory Government
