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Good Friday Clash to go Ahead at Suncorp Stadium
The Bligh Government has passed legislation to ensure footy fans
can enjoy a beer during the Good Friday clash between the
Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on 6
April. Sport Minister Phil Reeves said that it had been necessary
to amend the Liquor Act 1992 to permit the sale of alcohol at the
stadium otherwise fans would have been in for a 'dry' game.
"It's an Aussie tradition to be allowed the choice of having a
beer during the footy and we have made sure this will be the case
on Good Friday." Mr Reeves said. "Until today Queensland had been
one of the only states to prohibit the sale of alcohol at major
sporting events on Good Friday.
"We've now put Queensland on a level playing field with other
states. "Without this change, it's possible the planned Super
15's Rugby match at Suncorp could have been re-located
interstate, disappointing fans and possibly affecting
Queensland's reputation for conducting major events."
"This coming Easter weekend is billed as a blockbuster sporting
weekend with the Brisbane Lions vs Carlton at the Gabba on
Thursday, the Reds vs Brumbies at Suncorp on Friday, both the
Titans and Cowboys holding home games and a possible Roar semi
final at Suncorp all on the one weekend," Mr Reeves said. Mr
Reeves said that the change would take effect for all major
sporting events at Stadiums Queensland venues into the
future.
Child Safety and Sport
The Honourable Phil Reeves
15/02/2012
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Publish Date: 15 Feb 12
PO Box 15187, City East Qld 4002, Brisbane
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