WORLD-FIRST DESIGN GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE SAFETY IN AND AROUND LICENSED VENUES
Source: Victoria. Minister for Community Services. Media Release
"A world-first set of design principles would help reduce violence and antisocial behaviour in and around licensed venues, Consumer Minister Tony Robinson said. At the launch of the Design Guidelines for Licensed Premises at Melbourne’s State of Design Festival, Mr Robinson said the principles would encourage architects, planners and licensees to create innovative and creative spaces while promoting patron safety and reducing noise, litter and violence in the surrounding community.“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to make Victoria’s licensed venues safer and more enjoyable and reduce the negative impact these venues can have on the broader community,” Mr Robinson said. "