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Parliamentary inquiry into alcohol-related violence
The Queensland Government is committed to reducing alcohol-related harm in Queensland.
In 2009 Premier Anna Bligh initiated a parliamentary inquiry into alcohol-related violence, which was conducted by the Parliamentary Law, Justice and Safety Committee. The committee released its final report in March 2010, and the Queensland Government consulted widely with community and industry on the committee’s 68 recommendations.
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Online Community Liquor Permit (CLP) applications
Applications for community liquor permits (CLP) can now be submitted online if the event is being held within one of the Brisbane pilot postcode areas.
Annual fees and charges Consumer Price Index increase
All fees and charges payable under the various gaming Acts and the Liquor Act 1992 to cover administrative costs and for delivery of services related to other gaming or liquor applications and activities increased from 1 July 2010. All fees are linked to the Consumer Price Index and are adjusted accordingly on 1 July every year.
Glass ban update
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) has announced glass bans have been rolled out to pubs and clubs with a history of alcohol and glass related violence.
Club gaming machine reallocation scheme commences
The club gaming machine reallocation scheme commenced on 30 November 2009. Clubs are now able to apply to the Queensland Gaming Commission for a transfer of gaming machine entitlements to another club.
Improving client service
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) is committed to optimising the level of service provided to its clients and is currently working on a number of initiatives to enhance the quality of that service is provided.
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