New Laws to Shut Down Licensed Venues Making the Community Safer
Source: Victoria. Minister for Consumer Affairs. Media Release
"New laws tackling alcohol-related violence in and around Victoria’s licensed venues come into effect today, enabling Victoria Police and the Director of Liquor Licensing to respond more quickly and effectively to crime and public safety threats caused by poorly managed pubs, bars and nightclubs. Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson said the Liquor Control Reform Amendment (Enforcement) Act 2009 strengthened the powers of the Director of Liquor Licensing and Victoria Police to shut down venues to protect patrons and the local community from potential harm."