Review of the Liquor Act 1992
A recommendation to review the Liquor Act 1992 was part of the 17-Point Brisbane City Safety Action Plan endorsed by the Queensland Government in February 2005. Extensive consultation with industry and the community was conducted in 2006 and a liquor reform framework developed.
The framework included legislative reform, a licence type and fee restructure, and the development of a social marketing campaign. Subsequently, the Liquor Reform in Queensland information paper outlining the reform framework was released on 2 December 2007.
A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) and Draft Public Benefit Test (DPBT) on seven of the proposed legislative changes was released for public consultation on 14 February 2008.
Over 8,410 submissions to the RIS/DPBT were received by the closing date of 13 March 2008. Responses were analysed and appropriate adjustments made to achieve final policy positions for amendments to the legislation.
On 10 September 2008, the Liquor and Other Acts Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament. The aim of the Bill was to implement recommendations arising from the review of the Liquor Act 1992, including enhancement of the role of harm minimisation, increasing administrative efficiency, and clarifying existing provisions.
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Last reviewed 20 November 2009
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