Safe Night Out Strategy revealed
More than 12,000 Queenslanders have had their say on the issue of alcohol and drug-related violence in Queensland’s night spots.
The views, shared via a survey in February, have helped shape the Safe Night Out Strategy, a draft action plan to help ensure everyone can enjoy a safe night out.
The Queensland Government is again asking for input and is seeking the views of all Queenslanders on the measures and initiatives proposed, to see if the Safe Night Out Strategy is on the right track.
The strategy looks at establishing 15 ‘Safe Night Precincts’ to provide safe and supportive environments; changing culture, through high school alcohol and drug education, and other initiatives that make it clear everyone is responsible and has a part to play; and changing the law relating to police powers, licensing, penalties (including community service), and compulsory alcohol and drug counselling to show bad behaviour won’t be tolerated.
Find out more by reading the Safe Night Out Strategy http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/publications/categories/plans/assets/safe-night-out-strategy.pdf and then have your say on the Safe Night Out Strategy https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/safe-night-out
