Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014

Achievement of Policy Objectives

The Bill will achieve the policy objectives by increasing penalties and police powers, strengthening liquor licensing compliance measures and creating stronger local management of entertaining precincts.

The Bill makes amendments to the following pieces of legislation:

  • Bail Act 1980;
  • Corrective Services Act 2006;
  • Criminal Code;
  • Drugs Misuse Act 1986;
  • Drugs Misuse Regulation 1987;
  • Liquor Act 1992;
  • Penalties and Sentences Act 1992;
  • Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000;
  • Summary Offences Act 2005;
  • Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013;
  • Victim of Crime Assistance Act 2009; and
  • Wine Industry Act 1994.

Call for Submissions

Submissions closed on Friday, 4 July 2014.

Objective and Reasons for the Bill

The primary objective of the Bill is to reduce alcohol and drug related violence in Queensland’s nightlife.

The Bill aims to make Queensland’s nightlife safer for all through the reduction of alcohol and drug related violence.

The Bill seeks to address alcohol and drug related violence by ensuring bad behaviour is not tolerated, providing safe and supportive entertainment precincts and through working to change the culture by making it clear that everyone is responsible.

Other Information

The Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 and Explanatory Notes are available from the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel at www.legislation.qld.gov.au.

The Hansard transcript of the explanatory speech for the Bill can be accessed here.

Public Hearing

The Committee held a public hearing on the Bill with invited witnesses at Parliament House, Brisbane on Thursday, 24 July 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm.

A copy of the schedule can be accessed here.

Referral

On 6 June 2014 the Premier of Queensland, the Hon Campbell Newman MP, introduced the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 into the Queensland Parliament.  In accordance with Standing Order 131 of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative Assembly, the Bill was referred to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee (the Committee) for detailed consideration.

By motion of the House, the Committee is required to report to the Parliament by 18 August 2014.

Report

On 18 August 2014, the Committee tabled its Report No. 70, Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014. A copy of the report is available here or can be accessed at Related Publications.

The Government tabled its response to the Committee's report on 26 August 2014. A copy of the Government Response is available here or can be accessed at Related Publications.

The Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 was passed, with amendment, by the Legislative Assembly on 26 August 2014.

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