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Second survey underway for Queensland Drink Safe Precincts
Queenslanders are being invited to get online and have their say
about Drink Safe Precincts.
Attorney General Paul Lucas said Drink Safe Precincts were set up
in Townsville, Fortitude Valley and Surfers Paradise just over a
year ago to help ensure people enjoying a night on the town could
do so in a safe environment.
Mr Lucas said one survey had already been carried out since the
two-year trial started and it was important to gauge the
communities' reaction to the initiative.
"I particularly want to hear from young people and workers in our
Drink Safe Precincts," he said.
"On a Friday night, up to 50,000 people, for example, go to the
Valley and there are around 75 venues there where staff also
work.
"I want them to have their say.
"Young people often complain that Government's don't listen to
youth.
"This is their opportunity to have their say."
Mr Lucas said people would be able to log on to the Queensland
Gove rnment's Get Involved website to participate in the
survey.
"You can get online from today to have your say and you'll be
able to participate until March 4," he said.
"We know from previous surveys that most people are aware that
Drink Safe Precincts exist and around 60% of people feel safe in
Drink Safe Precincts.
"Two thirds of patrons say the visible presence of police
officers is an effective deterrent and more than half identified
banning orders as an effective method of dealing with the
minority who are mugs and thugs trying to ruin the night for
everybody.
"The reality is, people want to be able to go out, have a good
time, and return home safely.
"That's why the Bligh Government committed $8.5 million for the
first two years of the Drink Safe Precinct trials.
"Conducting these surveys is an important way of making sure
they're working."
The two-year trial commenced in December 2010 following
recommendations by t he Law, Justice and Safety Committee's
inquiry into alcohol-related violence.
Go to www.qld.gov.au/drinksafe to complete the survey.
Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government
and Special Minister of State
The Honourable Paul Lucas
23/01/2012
Second survey underway for Queensland Drink Safe
Precincts
Permanent Link: Second survey underway for Queensland Drink Safe Precincts
Publish Date: 24 Jan 12
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