Monday, September 10, 2007
The Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing, Margaret Keech, said the few breaches handed out to patrons by Liquor Licensing officers at this year's Amateurs was a reflection of the extensive planning which had gone into the event.
Mrs Keech said the Liquor Licensing Division had worked for months in the lead up to the event, negotiating how liquor licensing requirements could be met with minimal disruption to patrons.
"I'm advised that no breaches were detected on the Friday, and just a handful on the main day on Saturday," Mrs Keech said.
"Breaches detected include unaccompanied minors in the licensed area, liquor brought into the track, an unlicensed security officer and some bar staff in two hospitality tents not trained in the responsible service of alcohol."
"Investigations are continuing in relation to these and a number of other alleged breaches, and a decision will be made in the near future about what fines should be imposed for all breaches detected."
"I congratulate the Amateurs organisers, Liquor Licensing staff and the crowd on the excellent result achieved, and the way the event was conducted as a fun-filled family day.
"The conduct of this year's amateurs shows how even a large event can be conducted in safety with proper planning and sufficient security and safety measures in place on the day.
"I'm sure organisers have learnt from this year's event that some of the unseemly behaviour demonstrated in previous years can be minimised or eliminated through proper planning and resourcing."
Last updated
13 September 2007.
