Liquor Licensing Comment on Glass Bans
Glass ban to increase safety for patrons
In July 2009 Premier Anna Bligh announced legislative reform that will affect over 100 ‘high risk’ licensed premises in Queensland.
In response to continued violent incidents involving glass in licensed premises, the Premier announced a crack down, banning glass by the end of this year in pubs and clubs that are considered high risk.read more...
OLGR understands that the majority of licensees are committed to meeting their legal obligation to provide a safe environment for patrons. However, while glassings continue around the State I think we all recognise the need to do more to prevent these devastating incidents, which bring permanent damage to victims.
Removing glass in premises is not a panacea for drunk and violent patrons. We must continue to educate patrons to take responsibility for their own actions.
While the specific requirements around the Premier’s announcement will be shortly released, licensees that have proactively and voluntarily instigated glass bans are to be congratulated.