GOVERNMENT TO LEGISLATE FOR FREE WATER IN LICENSED VENUES
Source: Victoria. Minister for Consumer Affairs. Media Release
"The Brumby Labor Government is introducing new laws requiring Victoria’s licensed venues to provide free water to their patrons, Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson announced. Mr Robinson said making venues provide free water as a condition of running a licensed business would help reduce the potential for drunken trouble in our pubs and clubs and on our streets.“The Brumby Labor Government is determined to encourage a safer drinking culture in Victoria by ensuring licensees serve alcohol responsibly and patrons drink sensibly,” he said. Free drinking water will help reduce drunkenness by making it easier for patrons to have a non-alcoholic drink while they are out, slowing down the rate of intoxication."