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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S<br />
<strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong><br />
WINTER <strong>2007</strong><br />
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<br />
New non-smoking laws<br />
L<strong>and</strong>mark Licensing Court decision<br />
Cooper Pedy <strong>Liquor</strong> Licensing Accord<br />
... <strong>and</strong> more
South Australia’s<br />
LICENSEE UPDATE<br />
Barossa District<br />
Football Club<br />
is among <strong>the</strong><br />
sporting groups<br />
which have<br />
received Level<br />
2 accreditation<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Good<br />
Sports program<br />
(page 9).<br />
Editor<br />
Josie Manto<br />
olgc@agd.sa.gov.au<br />
Writers <strong>and</strong> contributors<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Underwood, Vicki Brunello,<br />
Phil Harrison, Josie Manto, Victoria<br />
Loughhead, Tim Saul (Transport SA),<br />
OCBA, Bruce Surman, Philippa Schacht<br />
<strong>and</strong> Dianne Koldits (all <strong>of</strong> DASSA).<br />
ISSUES ...<br />
3 Supplying<br />
application plans<br />
4<br />
6<br />
8<br />
Hospitality First<br />
Responder<br />
Training<br />
Non-smoking laws<br />
Crowd controller<br />
suspensions<br />
’After Midnight’<br />
13 bus service<br />
12<br />
Gaming machine<br />
approvals<br />
FEATURES ...<br />
7<br />
5<br />
DASSA’s safe<br />
dance party<br />
guidelines<br />
Thinking Drinking<br />
II conference<br />
REVIEWS ...<br />
9<br />
Good Sports: new<br />
accreditations<br />
Licensing Court<br />
10<br />
14<br />
Coober Pedy<br />
Accord<br />
Photography<br />
Cover: ‘Wirra Wirra Winery’<br />
(McLaren Vale), used with permission<br />
from South Australian Tourism<br />
Commission (SATC).<br />
Page 3:‘Glasses <strong>of</strong> red wine’ (Yalumba<br />
Winery, Barossa) by Adam Bruzzone;<br />
permission from SATC.<br />
Page 2: Barossa Herald, Margaret Mackay.<br />
Page 4: Brett Sheridan.<br />
Page 7: Jessica Seidel.<br />
Page 9: DASSA.<br />
Page 13: Transport SA.<br />
Page 14: Margaret Mackay.<br />
Disclaimer<br />
This newsletter is intended to provide accurate <strong>and</strong><br />
authoritative information in regard to <strong>the</strong> subject<br />
matter covered, <strong>and</strong> with <strong>the</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing that <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Office</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong> Commissioner is<br />
not passing legal opinion or interpretation or o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional advice. If you require a more detailed<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> legislation, it is recommended<br />
that you seek legal advice.<br />
The <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> is a regular information<br />
newsletter forwarded to all licensees in South<br />
Australia.<br />
The editor welcomes all comments, story ideas <strong>and</strong><br />
suggestions.<br />
Page 2 <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong>
EDITOR’S DROP<br />
The coming months <strong>of</strong>fer a great opportunity to take advantage <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> milder wea<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> visit thriving outback towns such as Coober<br />
Pedy.<br />
Known as <strong>the</strong> ‘opal capital <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’, Coober Pedy attracts thous<strong>and</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> visitors to its array <strong>of</strong> underground <strong>and</strong> above ground licensed<br />
premises. Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> town’s licensees are members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Coober Pedy<br />
<strong>Liquor</strong> Licensing Accord, which is actively involved in helping to minimise<br />
alcohol-related problems in <strong>the</strong> community.<br />
June, July <strong>and</strong> August is also <strong>the</strong> perfect time to journey to regional<br />
SA <strong>and</strong> taste <strong>the</strong> variety <strong>of</strong> local wine <strong>and</strong> food on <strong>of</strong>fer (responsibly <strong>of</strong><br />
course). In true South Aussie fashion, <strong>the</strong>re are plenty <strong>of</strong> events to attend<br />
– <strong>the</strong> South Australian Country Music Festival <strong>and</strong> Awards, Barossa<br />
Gourmet Weekend, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, McLaren Vale Sea <strong>and</strong><br />
Vines Festival <strong>and</strong> South Australian Living Artists Festival, to name a few.<br />
An increasing number <strong>of</strong> SA sporting clubs are joining <strong>the</strong> Good Sports<br />
program, with many receiving <strong>the</strong>ir Level 2 accreditation. Good Sports is<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering Responsible Service <strong>of</strong> Alcohol training for registered clubs over<br />
<strong>the</strong> coming months.<br />
<strong>Update</strong>s for licensees about SA’s new non-smoking laws, DASSA’s<br />
guidelines to staging safe dance events, Transport SA’s ‘After Midnight’<br />
bus service, recent Licensing Court decisions - including a l<strong>and</strong>mark case,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Hospitality First Responder Training are also included in this edition.<br />
I hope this month’s <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> provides valuable <strong>and</strong> interesting<br />
information, however, suggestions <strong>and</strong> feedback are always welcome.<br />
Josie Manto<br />
SUPPLYING CORRECT APPLICATION PLANS<br />
HAVE YOU GOT PLANS?<br />
Many applications require <strong>the</strong> submission<br />
<strong>of</strong> a fl oor plan. Plans need to be drawn to<br />
drafting st<strong>and</strong>ards so <strong>the</strong> application can be<br />
processed accurately.<br />
Specifi cally, if making an application for<br />
approval <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• Alterations or redefi nition.<br />
• Variation to an extended trading authorisation.<br />
• Entertainment consent.<br />
• Gaming alterations.<br />
• Variation to gaming layout.<br />
You need to lodge two plans (to scale) – one<br />
outlined <strong>and</strong> one without outlines. Partial<br />
fl oor plans will not be accepted. A full fl oor plan<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> premises is necessary.<br />
www.olgc.sa.gov.au<br />
Inadequate plans may delay your application.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information refer to <strong>the</strong> ‘submitting<br />
a plan lodgement guide’ under ‘forms <strong>and</strong><br />
publications’ on our website www.olgc.sa.gov.au or<br />
contact our Inspectorate on (08) 8226 8497.<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong> <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Page 3
HOSPITALITY FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING<br />
GAINING MOMENTUM<br />
Up to 450 participants<br />
from 41 different hospitality<br />
venues have attended <strong>the</strong><br />
Hospitality First Responder<br />
Training course since its<br />
launch last July.<br />
The course helps staff in<br />
licensed venues to recognise<br />
drug <strong>and</strong> alcohol-related<br />
emergencies <strong>and</strong> prepare <strong>the</strong>m<br />
with <strong>the</strong> knowledge needed to<br />
act quickly <strong>and</strong> effectively.<br />
Developed by <strong>the</strong> SA<br />
Ambulance Service in<br />
conjunction with Drug <strong>and</strong><br />
Alcohol Services SA (DASSA)<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> hospitality sector, <strong>the</strong><br />
training enables staff to make<br />
an appropriate fi rst response<br />
to patrons <strong>of</strong> licensed venues<br />
who experience a medical<br />
emergency due to alcohol <strong>and</strong>/<br />
or o<strong>the</strong>r drug use, trauma or<br />
collapse.<br />
Drug overdose is <strong>the</strong><br />
most common reason why<br />
ambulances are called to<br />
licensed venues.<br />
SA Ambulance Medical<br />
Director Dr Hugh Grantham<br />
said, “It is really important to<br />
give people <strong>the</strong> course that<br />
meets <strong>the</strong>ir needs <strong>and</strong> worries.<br />
This (course) focuses on <strong>the</strong><br />
bits that count in real life in a<br />
club or bar.”<br />
Training is held at licensed<br />
premises, ensuring <strong>the</strong> course<br />
is interactive <strong>and</strong> focused on<br />
<strong>the</strong> real medical emergency<br />
challenges each premises<br />
may face. Attendees learn how<br />
to respond to emergencies<br />
Mental Health <strong>and</strong> Substance Abuse Minister Gail Gago (above) says <strong>the</strong><br />
course is a “vital skill for anyone working in <strong>the</strong> hospitality industry”.<br />
within <strong>the</strong>ir own working<br />
environments.<br />
Training providers have<br />
received very positive<br />
feedback from venues <strong>and</strong><br />
attendees participating in <strong>the</strong><br />
course including:<br />
“Easy to follow…”<br />
“Great learning first aid<br />
that was made to suit our<br />
hotel…”<br />
“Fun <strong>and</strong> simple…”<br />
“Having <strong>the</strong> confidence to<br />
do something ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />
nothing…”<br />
In a recent statement, Mental<br />
- Brett Sheridan photo<br />
Health <strong>and</strong> Substance Abuse<br />
Minister Gail Gago said<br />
<strong>the</strong> course is a “vital skill<br />
for anyone working in <strong>the</strong><br />
hospitality industry”.<br />
“Quick responses to drug<br />
related emergencies can<br />
save lives, so it is vital staff<br />
in licensed venues are able<br />
to gain <strong>the</strong> knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />
confi dence to deal with<br />
life-threatening situations<br />
effectively,” Minister Gago said.<br />
Licensed venues interested<br />
in hosting a training session<br />
can contact DASSA on<br />
(08) 8274 3383. For more<br />
information visit www.dassa.<br />
sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/<br />
HFRT_all.pdf<br />
Page 4 <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong>
TACKLING AUSTRALIA’S ALCOHOL-RELATED<br />
PROBLEMS<br />
World Vision Australia<br />
CEO Tim Costello <strong>and</strong><br />
Senator Andrew Murray<br />
were among <strong>the</strong> speakers<br />
at a recent conference<br />
aimed at tackling Australia’s<br />
alcohol-related problems.<br />
Offi ce <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Gambling</strong> Commissioner<br />
(OLGC) representatives, Josie<br />
Manto <strong>and</strong> Vicki Brunello<br />
(pictured right), were among<br />
more than 300 delegates who<br />
attended <strong>the</strong> Thinking Drinking<br />
II: From Problems to Solutions<br />
conference. Held in Melbourne<br />
from February 26 to 28, <strong>the</strong><br />
conference sought to identify<br />
<strong>and</strong> advance solutions ra<strong>the</strong>r<br />
than continue to describe<br />
alcohol-related problems.<br />
A major <strong>the</strong>me <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
conference was <strong>the</strong> need<br />
for public health advocates<br />
to establish a limited set <strong>of</strong><br />
dem<strong>and</strong>s, argue for <strong>the</strong>m<br />
consistently <strong>and</strong> support those<br />
dem<strong>and</strong>s with a rational case<br />
based on sound evidence.<br />
According to speakers at <strong>the</strong><br />
conference, advocates need<br />
to show strong community<br />
support for harm minimisation<br />
policies.<br />
Tim Costello says<br />
Australia’s alcoholrelated<br />
problems,<br />
currently estimated at<br />
$7.6 billion annually, is<br />
underestimated.<br />
A distinction was drawn<br />
between <strong>the</strong> campaign against<br />
alcohol-related problems <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> campaign against smoking.<br />
The anti-smoking campaign<br />
became effective when its<br />
advocates agreed on a course<br />
<strong>of</strong> action <strong>and</strong> presented a<br />
unifi ed front. As a result <strong>the</strong><br />
public was presented with a<br />
consistent, well argued <strong>and</strong><br />
coherent message.<br />
Lobbyist Gabriel McDowell<br />
suggested “alcohol-fuelled<br />
violence” <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> “legal<br />
system’s acceptance <strong>of</strong><br />
intoxication as mitigation <strong>of</strong><br />
crime”, as alcohol-related<br />
issues which may engage <strong>the</strong><br />
community.<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> Australia’s alcoholrelated<br />
problems is currently<br />
estimated at $7.6 billion<br />
annually. According to Mr<br />
Costello, <strong>the</strong> true cost is likely<br />
to be much greater. He said<br />
<strong>the</strong> community <strong>and</strong> politicians<br />
need to underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> full<br />
economic cost in order to act.<br />
Mr Costello also suggested <strong>the</strong><br />
public health sector call on <strong>the</strong><br />
Productivity Commission for a<br />
OLGC<br />
representatives<br />
Josie Manto<br />
(left) <strong>and</strong><br />
Vicki Brunello<br />
attended<br />
<strong>the</strong> Thinking<br />
Drinking II<br />
conference<br />
in Melbourne<br />
recently.<br />
comprehensive analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
full economic cost <strong>of</strong> alcohol<br />
abuse in Australia.<br />
Slater <strong>and</strong> Gordon Partner<br />
Peter Gordon told delegates<br />
that consumers may<br />
soon be able to take legal<br />
action against alcohol<br />
manufacturers <strong>and</strong> retailers<br />
who fail to maintain a ‘duty<br />
<strong>of</strong> care’ towards consumers.<br />
Mr Gordon said this would be<br />
a powerful way <strong>of</strong> determining<br />
a community st<strong>and</strong>ard for<br />
alcohol-related behavioural<br />
problems.<br />
The inaugural Thinking<br />
Drinking conference, hosted<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Australian Drug<br />
Foundation, was held in<br />
Melbourne in 2005.<br />
www.olgc.sa.gov.au <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong> <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Page 5
Effective from November 1 <strong>2007</strong>, all<br />
enclosed areas in licensed premises must<br />
be 100 per cent non-smoking. <strong>Licensee</strong>s<br />
will be legally obliged to ensure patrons<br />
do not smoke in any enclosed areas within<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir premises. This can be done by:<br />
• Prominently displaying signs that contain <strong>the</strong><br />
phrase “no-smoking”, “smoking prohibited”<br />
or “smoke-free zone” in positions likely<br />
to be seen by persons in <strong>the</strong> premises.<br />
Appropriate signage can be supplied to you<br />
free <strong>of</strong> charge by <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Health.<br />
• Not providing ashtrays or anything else<br />
designed to facilitate smoking.<br />
• Providing regular training to all staff about<br />
no-smoking laws <strong>and</strong> having procedures for<br />
dealing with patrons who smoke in enclosed<br />
areas.<br />
Under Section 45 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Tobacco Products<br />
Regulation Act, businesses must not display<br />
signs or engage in a practice <strong>of</strong> any kind<br />
designed to promote a business as welcoming<br />
or permitting smoking on its premises.<br />
Many hotels <strong>and</strong> clubs have outdoor areas<br />
(such as ver<strong>and</strong>as or courtyards) where patrons<br />
are currently able to smoke. The dimensions<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se spaces or <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> structures such<br />
as plastic blinds, shade sails or umbrellas may<br />
cause <strong>the</strong>se areas to be considered enclosed.<br />
If an area is considered enclosed <strong>the</strong>n smoking<br />
will not be permitted. To be unenclosed, at<br />
least 30 per cent <strong>of</strong> an area must be open. An<br />
area without a ceiling or ro<strong>of</strong> will be considered<br />
unenclosed.<br />
Meals may still be provided in unenclosed<br />
dining areas where smoking is permitted.<br />
An information brochure is available from <strong>the</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Health to assist licensees to<br />
calculate <strong>the</strong> enclosed or unenclosed areas <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>ir premises.<br />
For more information about <strong>the</strong> non-smoking<br />
laws, or to order signage, visit<br />
www.tobaccolaws.sa.gov.au or telephone <strong>the</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Health Info line on 1300 363 703.<br />
LICENSING AUTHORITY DECISIONS GO ONLINE<br />
All signifi cant decisions made by <strong>the</strong> Licensing Court <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong><br />
Commission are now available from <strong>the</strong> Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII)<br />
website www.austlii.edu.au.<br />
Online copies <strong>of</strong> cases <strong>and</strong> legislation from all states <strong>and</strong> territories can be found on <strong>the</strong> AustLII<br />
website.<br />
The OLGC website www.olgc.sa.gov.au now features a link to <strong>the</strong> AustLII site. The link can be<br />
accessed by selecting ‘liquor’ <strong>and</strong> ‘acts <strong>and</strong> regulations’ on our website.<br />
Page 6 <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong>
SAFETY KEY TO DANCE PARTIES<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> a DASSA<br />
initiative, guidelines on<br />
how to stage a safe dance<br />
party are now available for<br />
licensees.<br />
DASSA hopes <strong>the</strong> guidelines,<br />
which provide a general<br />
overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> key points to<br />
consider when organising <strong>and</strong><br />
conducting a dance party, will<br />
lead to safer dance events.<br />
Night Train Entertainment<br />
Complex <strong>and</strong> Viva Function<br />
Centre (Night Train) is among<br />
<strong>the</strong> licensed premises utilising<br />
<strong>the</strong> guidelines.<br />
OLGC recently spoke to Night<br />
Train’s Complex Manager<br />
Lauren Sobels, who says<br />
safety is <strong>the</strong> key to <strong>the</strong> success<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> venue’s popular dance<br />
parties.<br />
Mrs Sobels says Night Train’s<br />
dance events, which are strictly<br />
for persons aged 18 years<br />
<strong>and</strong> older, are attracting larger<br />
crowds.<br />
“Dance parties are defi nitely<br />
well-known to be a place<br />
where everybody is safe <strong>and</strong><br />
happy, so I think that is why<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are so popular,” she says.<br />
DASSA’s Dance Party<br />
Guidelines are a “Bible” for<br />
Night Train staff involved in<br />
staging such events, according<br />
to Mrs Sobels.<br />
She says <strong>the</strong> venue employs<br />
reputable security <strong>and</strong><br />
promotion agencies to help<br />
plan <strong>and</strong> manage its dance<br />
parties.<br />
“We work closely with a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> big promoters who<br />
we prefer to use because <strong>the</strong>y<br />
take public safety seriously,”<br />
Mrs Sobels says.<br />
Night Train also uses initiatives<br />
such as <strong>the</strong> Australian Red<br />
Cross ‘Save-A-Mate’ program.<br />
Mrs Sobels says some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
procedures <strong>the</strong> venue follows<br />
when it is staging a dance<br />
event include:<br />
• Meeting with promoters to<br />
ensure <strong>the</strong>y are fully aware<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> guidelines that are in<br />
place.<br />
• Organising security.<br />
• Alerting authorities –<br />
experienced promoters will<br />
automatically do this.<br />
• Discussing <strong>the</strong> emergency<br />
exit strategy, venue capacity<br />
<strong>and</strong> crowd management,<br />
availability <strong>of</strong> extra water,<br />
etc.<br />
• Security briefi ng with<br />
management, supervisors<br />
<strong>and</strong> security staff.<br />
- Jessica Seidel photo<br />
Night Train holds dance<br />
parties, also commonly known<br />
as ‘raves’, around four times a<br />
year.<br />
“We try to have lots <strong>of</strong> different<br />
dance genres,” Mrs Sobels<br />
says.<br />
“Because we are such a big<br />
venue (approximate capacity<br />
<strong>of</strong> 900 people), we can set up<br />
different arenas… we use both<br />
levels or only open up one<br />
level.”<br />
For more information on how<br />
to stage a safe dance event<br />
visit <strong>the</strong> DASSA website link:<br />
www.dassa.sa.gov.au/webdata/<br />
resources/fi les/Dance_Party_<br />
Guidelines.pdf.<br />
The website link can also be<br />
accessed from <strong>the</strong> OLGC<br />
website.<br />
www.olgc.sa.gov.au <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong> <strong>Licensee</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Page 7
CROWD CONTROLLERS SUSPENDED<br />
Up to 50 crowd controllers have had <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
security licences suspended since reforms<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Security <strong>and</strong> Investigation Agents Act<br />
1995 were introduced in December 2005.<br />
About 32 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se suspensions are related<br />
to assault or <strong>of</strong>fences <strong>of</strong> violence.<br />
Under <strong>the</strong> new laws, m<strong>and</strong>atory suspensions<br />
are now imposed on crowd controllers who are<br />
charged with <strong>of</strong>fences relating to drugs, fi rearms<br />
or violence.<br />
The suspensions include:<br />
• One security agent charged with assault<br />
occasioning actual bodily harm for allegedly<br />
attacking a woman with a baseball bat after<br />
an argument.<br />
• Ano<strong>the</strong>r allegedly assaulted his daughter <strong>and</strong><br />
threatened his wife.<br />
• Ano<strong>the</strong>r security agent has been suspended<br />
for two counts <strong>of</strong> assault <strong>and</strong> one count <strong>of</strong><br />
resisting arrest. The agent was not on duty<br />
as a security agent at <strong>the</strong> time.<br />
• A crowd controller was in an intoxicated <strong>and</strong><br />
extremely aggressive state when he was<br />
charged with assaulting a police <strong>of</strong>fi cer <strong>and</strong><br />
resisting arrest.<br />
• A crowd controller has been suspended<br />
due to a charge <strong>of</strong> assault occasioning<br />
actual bodily harm. The man allegedly got<br />
into a heated argument with a person he<br />
had refused entry to. The crowd controller<br />
knocked <strong>the</strong> person unconscious with a<br />
punch to <strong>the</strong> side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> head.<br />
As a result <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> reforms, South Australia<br />
Police (SAPOL) is continuing r<strong>and</strong>om drug <strong>and</strong><br />
alcohol testing <strong>of</strong> crowd controllers.<br />
The latest fi gures show that SAPOL has<br />
conducted 196 r<strong>and</strong>om drug tests <strong>and</strong> 1145<br />
alcohol tests on crowd controllers <strong>and</strong> security<br />
licence holders to date. These tests have<br />
produced fi ve positive alcohol test results <strong>and</strong><br />
32 positive drug test results. Of those selected<br />
to undertake drug testing, 13 people did not<br />
keep <strong>the</strong>ir appointments, while two agents who<br />
attended failed to produce samples. Positive<br />
test results undergo fur<strong>the</strong>r forensic analysis<br />
before an appropriate course <strong>of</strong> action is<br />
determined by <strong>the</strong> Offi ce <strong>of</strong> Consumer <strong>and</strong><br />
Business Affairs (OCBA).<br />
Finger printing <strong>of</strong> crowd controllers has also<br />
continued, with more than 3500 security agents<br />
fi ngerprinted to date.<br />
<strong>Licensee</strong>s are reminded that security agents<br />
who may be required to use force must also be<br />
an approved crowd controller under <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong><br />
Licensing Act. All applicants seeking to become<br />
an approved crowd controller must also be<br />
licensed with OCBA.<br />
For more information, application forms <strong>and</strong><br />
lodgement guides contact <strong>the</strong> OLGC on<br />
8226 8453 or visit www.olgc.sa.gov.au.<br />
The procedures for prevention <strong>of</strong> persons from entering, or removal or persons from,<br />
licensed premises are contained in Schedule 1A <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> Licensing (General)<br />
Regulations 1997.<br />
These procedures should be supported by responsible venue management policies <strong>and</strong> adequate<br />
staff training. An authorised person includes <strong>the</strong> licensee, responsible person, police <strong>of</strong>fi cer <strong>and</strong><br />
approved crowd controller.<br />
The following procedures must be followed:<br />
• Before using force an authorised person<br />
must, if practicable, advise <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fending<br />
person that he or she is, under <strong>the</strong> Act,<br />
authorised to use reasonable force to<br />
prevent entry to, or <strong>the</strong> removal <strong>of</strong> persons<br />
from, <strong>the</strong> premises <strong>and</strong> that he or she<br />
will use force if necessary if <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fending<br />
person refuses to leave <strong>the</strong> premises.<br />
• While using force to prevent a person<br />
from entering, or to remove a person from,<br />
licensed premises, an authorised person<br />
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may not hold <strong>the</strong> person above <strong>the</strong> person’s<br />
shoulders, or undertake any o<strong>the</strong>r action<br />
which could prevent or restrict <strong>the</strong> inhalation<br />
<strong>of</strong> air by <strong>the</strong> person or cause <strong>the</strong> person to<br />
suffer asphyxia. The laws <strong>of</strong> self defence are<br />
not affected by <strong>the</strong>se requirements.<br />
• As soon as reasonably practicable following<br />
an incident involving <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> force each<br />
authorised person involved in <strong>the</strong> incident<br />
(o<strong>the</strong>r than a police <strong>of</strong>fi cer) must report <strong>the</strong><br />
incident to <strong>the</strong> licensee in writing, <strong>and</strong> must<br />
include in <strong>the</strong> report <strong>the</strong> details in an incident<br />
register (form 9).
CONGRATULATIONS LEVEL 2 CLUBS<br />
Congratulations to <strong>the</strong><br />
following sporting clubs<br />
which have achieved Level<br />
2 accreditation within <strong>the</strong><br />
Good Sports program:<br />
• Barossa District Football<br />
Club<br />
• Brighton Rugby Union<br />
Football Club Inc<br />
• Booleroo Centre Bowling<br />
Club<br />
• City Beach (volleyball)<br />
• Gladstone Golf Club<br />
• Hallet Cove Sports &<br />
Community Club Inc<br />
• Henley Beach Football Club<br />
• Marion Bowl<strong>and</strong><br />
• Plympton High Old<br />
Scholars & Camden Sports<br />
& Social Club<br />
• Polonia Adelaide Sports<br />
Club Inc<br />
• South Australian Rowing<br />
Association<br />
• Victor Harbor Football Club<br />
• Woodville Rugby Union<br />
Football Club<br />
These 13 clubs have worked<br />
hard to develop <strong>and</strong> implement<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> strategies to help<br />
make <strong>the</strong>ir clubs a safer <strong>and</strong><br />
healthier place for players,<br />
families, spectators <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fi cials.<br />
OLGC Inspectorate Manager Chris Thomson (fourth from right) was among <strong>the</strong><br />
representatives who helped to launch <strong>the</strong> Good Sports program in <strong>the</strong> Yorke<br />
Peninsula recently.<br />
- DASSA photo<br />
Their strategies include:<br />
• Providing non-alcohol <strong>and</strong><br />
low alcohol drink options.<br />
• All bar servers are trained in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Responsible Service <strong>of</strong><br />
Alcohol (RSA).<br />
• Providing food options when<br />
<strong>the</strong> bar is open.<br />
• Developing safe transport<br />
strategies <strong>and</strong> a written<br />
policy.<br />
• Becoming smoke free.<br />
• Ensuring revenue raising<br />
does not have an emphasis<br />
on alcohol as prizes or<br />
incentives.<br />
• Promoting <strong>the</strong> Good Sports<br />
program to club members.<br />
PHOS Camden Sports <strong>and</strong><br />
Social Club President Dave<br />
Steinberg says, “Many <strong>of</strong> our<br />
senior players have young<br />
families <strong>and</strong> we have a large<br />
junior program. The Good<br />
Sports program is helping<br />
our club to provide <strong>the</strong> right<br />
type <strong>of</strong> environment for<br />
our members <strong>and</strong> patrons.<br />
Level 2 accreditation is great<br />
recognition <strong>and</strong> sends a strong<br />
message to <strong>the</strong> community<br />
about our club’s commitment<br />
<strong>and</strong> beliefs.”<br />
If your Level 1 Good Sports<br />
club is ready to progress to<br />
Level 2 please contact one<br />
<strong>of</strong> our Good Sports Project<br />
Offi cers as soon as possible.<br />
Allister Lyne <strong>of</strong> Good Sports<br />
will also be contacting all Level<br />
1 clubs that are eligible for<br />
Level 2 over <strong>the</strong> next three<br />
months.<br />
Good Sports also <strong>of</strong>fers RSA training (at reduced prices for clubs that are registered with <strong>the</strong> program).<br />
Good Sports will <strong>of</strong>fer its next RSA training courses in late July <strong>and</strong> throughout August <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
For more information on course dates <strong>and</strong> registration contact Good Sports on (08) 8274 3317 or visit its<br />
website www.goodsports.com.au.<br />
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FROM THE LICENSING COURT<br />
The following disciplinary actions, under Section 120 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> Licensing Act 1997,<br />
were recently determined.<br />
Madam Woo ...<br />
The licensees <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Madam Wu Noodle<br />
Bar repeatedly contravened a number <strong>of</strong><br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> Licensing Act<br />
1997 <strong>and</strong> failed to implement instructions<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Offi ce <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong><br />
Commissioner.<br />
<strong>Licensee</strong>s John Anh Tham Du <strong>and</strong> Ca<strong>the</strong>rine<br />
Hui Si Chow allowed <strong>the</strong> Norwood Parade<br />
restaurant to deteriorate into an unsatisfactory<br />
state <strong>of</strong> repair <strong>and</strong> put <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> patrons<br />
at risk by failing to comply with proper food<br />
hygiene st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Judge Paul Rice also found that <strong>the</strong> proper<br />
signage required by <strong>the</strong> Act <strong>and</strong> licence<br />
conditions was not in place.<br />
The breaches occurred over a long period,<br />
despite repeated visits <strong>and</strong> instructions from<br />
inspectors. The court fi ned each licensee<br />
$2000.<br />
Gypsy Jokers Motorcycle Club ...<br />
The Gypsy Jokers Motorcycle Club was<br />
fi ned $1000 for selling liquor at its Wingfi eld<br />
clubrooms without a licence.<br />
Police seized liquor <strong>and</strong> more than $9000 in<br />
cash from <strong>the</strong> unlicensed premises after <strong>the</strong>y<br />
attended <strong>the</strong> clubrooms on an unrelated matter.<br />
When imposing <strong>the</strong> penalty Judge Soulio took<br />
into account that <strong>the</strong>re had been no previous<br />
<strong>of</strong>fence under <strong>the</strong> Act by <strong>the</strong> club, that <strong>the</strong><br />
defendant pleaded guilty, <strong>the</strong> proceeds from<br />
<strong>the</strong> sale <strong>of</strong> alcohol had been forfeited <strong>and</strong> that<br />
stocks <strong>of</strong> liquor purchased legitimately had also<br />
been forfeited.<br />
FAD Food Art Design ...<br />
FAD Food Art Design was fi ned $3000 <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> company Director was reprim<strong>and</strong>ed for<br />
breaching its special circumstances licence <strong>and</strong><br />
endangering <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> patrons.<br />
A b<strong>and</strong> performing at <strong>the</strong><br />
premises was comprised <strong>of</strong> six<br />
performers, despite <strong>the</strong> licence<br />
condition that “in <strong>the</strong> case <strong>of</strong><br />
live entertainment <strong>the</strong>re shall<br />
be no more than four performers at any one<br />
time”.<br />
It is also a condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> licence that “<strong>the</strong><br />
overall premises shall operate as a licensed<br />
café <strong>and</strong> art gallery with food available during<br />
all hours <strong>of</strong> trading, <strong>and</strong> in respect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fi rst<br />
fl oor or same (sic) it shall be set up as an art<br />
gallery at all hours <strong>of</strong> trading <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re shall<br />
be adequate signage <strong>and</strong> literature on <strong>the</strong><br />
premises advertising that fact.”<br />
On September 14, 2006 a b<strong>and</strong> was performing<br />
<strong>and</strong> liquor was being served while <strong>the</strong> fi rst fl oor<br />
art gallery <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> premises was closed, despite<br />
<strong>the</strong> above requirement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> licence.<br />
Access to emergency exits at <strong>the</strong> premises was<br />
also blocked on all three occasions.<br />
In addition to breaching conditions <strong>of</strong> its special<br />
circumstances licence, <strong>the</strong> licensee also<br />
endangered <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> patrons in a separate<br />
incident on January 5, <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Caledonian Hotel ...<br />
The Caledonian Hotel was penalised for<br />
breaching <strong>the</strong> conditions <strong>of</strong> its limited licence on<br />
June 27 in 2006.<br />
The licence was obtained for a function held in<br />
conjunction with <strong>the</strong> live telecast <strong>of</strong> a World Cup<br />
soccer match between <strong>the</strong> hours <strong>of</strong> 12.30am<br />
<strong>and</strong> 3am.<br />
A responsible person listed on <strong>the</strong> licence was<br />
not in attendance <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>re were no security<br />
personnel on <strong>the</strong> premises during this event,<br />
despite a condition that a minimum <strong>of</strong> one<br />
security agent was to be provided during <strong>the</strong><br />
above hours.<br />
The Director <strong>and</strong> responsible person were<br />
reprim<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> licensee received a $750<br />
fi ne.<br />
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FROM THE LICENSING COURT<br />
LANDMARK HQ DECISION<br />
South Australian<br />
licensees can now<br />
ban patrons who<br />
pose a risk to public<br />
safety by reputation, as a<br />
result <strong>of</strong> a recent l<strong>and</strong>mark<br />
court decision.<br />
On May 4, Judge Paul<br />
Rice upheld barring orders<br />
preventing three members <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Hell’s Angels Motorcycle<br />
Club from entering or<br />
remaining on <strong>the</strong> premises <strong>of</strong> a<br />
city nightclub.<br />
The trio were banned from HQ<br />
last October, because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
association with <strong>the</strong> outlaw<br />
motorcycle club. On February<br />
3, <strong>2007</strong> <strong>the</strong> licensee issued<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r barring orders, barring<br />
<strong>the</strong> men from entering or<br />
remaining on <strong>the</strong> premises for<br />
a fur<strong>the</strong>r six months.<br />
The trio applied for a review <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> initial three month barring<br />
notices last December. They<br />
argued <strong>the</strong>y were properly<br />
attired <strong>and</strong> did not behave in<br />
an inappropriate manner when<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were denied entry to <strong>the</strong><br />
popular North Terrace venue in<br />
October, 2006.<br />
“This is an important<br />
step in keeping<br />
venues here in<br />
SA safe for young<br />
people to frequent.”<br />
- Minister Rankine<br />
In his decision, Judge Rice<br />
found that <strong>the</strong> three ‘bikies’<br />
posed a potential risk to<br />
patrons at HQ.<br />
<strong>Liquor</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong><br />
Commissioner Bill Pryor says<br />
<strong>the</strong> decision means licensees<br />
can refuse entry to outlaw<br />
motorcycle club members<br />
because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir reputation<br />
or <strong>the</strong> reputation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir club,<br />
that is to say, where <strong>the</strong>re is a<br />
reasonable apprehension by a<br />
licensee that <strong>the</strong>re is a danger<br />
to patrons <strong>and</strong>/or staff from<br />
anyone in that club.<br />
Consumer Affairs Minister<br />
Jennifer Rankine agrees <strong>the</strong><br />
decision will help to ensure<br />
licensed premises are safe.<br />
“We have to praise <strong>the</strong> bravery<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> licensee in taking this<br />
step <strong>and</strong> also commend<br />
<strong>the</strong> Offi ce <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Gambling</strong> Commissioner<br />
<strong>and</strong> South Australia Police,”<br />
Minister Rankine says.<br />
“This is an important step<br />
in keeping venues here in<br />
SA safe for young people to<br />
frequent.”<br />
SA German Association (‘German Club’) ...<br />
The licensee <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> German Club was fi ned $500 for breaching three licence conditions<br />
when <strong>the</strong> premises were hired to a private contractor for a “hip hop” event on September 1,<br />
2006.<br />
Alcohol was consumed by minors who had attended <strong>the</strong> event, although it was not alleged that<br />
<strong>the</strong>y purchased <strong>the</strong> liquor at <strong>the</strong> premises. Police also observed some carry-<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> alcohol from <strong>the</strong><br />
premises <strong>and</strong> that a staircase leading from a declared exit (from <strong>the</strong> fi rst fl oor to <strong>the</strong> ground fl oor)<br />
was partially blocked by a security grill.<br />
The Judge took <strong>the</strong> club’s unblemished record, its early guilty plea <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> contrition shown by <strong>the</strong><br />
licensee into account when imposing a $500 fi ne.<br />
His Honour also took into consideration <strong>the</strong> extensive steps <strong>the</strong> licensee took in an endeavour to<br />
prevent <strong>the</strong> breaches that occurred. These measures included <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> security personnel<br />
at <strong>the</strong> event, coloured wristb<strong>and</strong>s for customers who were entitled to be served alcohol <strong>and</strong> that<br />
patrons were only able to purchase two drinks at a time.<br />
No penalty was given to <strong>the</strong> responsible person.<br />
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GAMING MACHINE APPROVALS<br />
The list below summarises approvals <strong>of</strong> games <strong>and</strong><br />
machines granted during October 2006 through to April<br />
<strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Manuf. Date Approval<br />
IGT 24 Oct 06 GU4A Casino Top to AU1 Casino/Video Top conversion<br />
IGT 27 Oct 06 Mystic Jaguar II Pro X for AU1<br />
Aristocrat 30 Oct 06 Pride <strong>of</strong> Africa for Mk 6 XCite & XCeed<br />
IGT 30 Oct 06 Mystic Jaguar II for AU1<br />
Konami 31 Oct 06 Rapid Fire 4 for Endeavour & ES 500<br />
IGT 9 Nov 06 Gumball Goodies (20 Lines) for GU4, GU4A & GU4C<br />
IGT 5 Dec 06 Silver Dollar for GU4, GU4A & GU4C<br />
Konami 8 Dec 06 Oval Topper for Endeavour & ES 500<br />
Aristocrat 12 Dec 06 Golden Archer for Mk 6 XCite<br />
Konami 4 Jan 07 Road Star 2 for Endeavour & ES500<br />
IGT 15 Jan 07 Pieces <strong>of</strong> Eight for GU4, GU4C & GU4A<br />
IGT 19 Jan 07 Monkey In <strong>the</strong> Middle for AU1<br />
AGT 29 Jan 07 Dino Dollars for Ambassador 64 & Bench Top<br />
IGT 5 Feb 07 Knights <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Round Table (20 Lines) for GU4, GU4C & GU4A<br />
IGT 5 Feb 07 Major Money in Las Vegas (20 Lines) for GU4, GU4C & GU4A<br />
Aristocrat 19 Feb 07 Oriental Beauty for Mk 6 XCite & XCeed<br />
Aristocrat 22 Feb 07 The Magician for Mk 6 XCite & XCeed<br />
Aristocrat 28 Mar 07 Sun Queen for Mk 6 XCite & XCeed<br />
GAMING LICENCE<br />
Please note that if you have a gaming machine licence, you are restricted to those hours<br />
currently authorised <strong>and</strong> shown on your licence. A limited licence cannot extend gaming<br />
machine operating hours.<br />
GOT AN INBOX?<br />
Want to be <strong>the</strong> fi rst to receive important<br />
information from OLGC? Why not have it<br />
sent by email?<br />
Until now, all important information for licensees<br />
has been sent by regular mail. It usually arrives<br />
<strong>the</strong> next working day, but not always. As most<br />
businesses now have internet access, <strong>the</strong>re<br />
is a great opportunity for this information to be<br />
received by email. Of course printed copies will<br />
be sent by regular mail as well.<br />
This service will be particularly useful for<br />
hotels <strong>and</strong> gaming venues, which frequently<br />
receive bulletins, notices <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r important<br />
information.<br />
If you would like to receive important information<br />
by email, please send a message with <strong>the</strong><br />
subject “please register my email address” to<br />
olgc@agd.sa.gov.au.<br />
Remember to include <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> your licensed<br />
premises <strong>and</strong> your licence number in <strong>the</strong> body<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> message. Only one email address can<br />
be registered for each licence.<br />
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NEED A LIFT HOME AFTER A SATURDAY NIGHT?<br />
ADELAIDE METRO CAN HELP<br />
After Midnight<br />
services operate on<br />
<strong>the</strong> following bus<br />
routes:<br />
N122 – City to Rosslyn<br />
Park via <strong>the</strong> Parade<br />
N137 – City to West<br />
Lakes Shopping Centre<br />
via Henley Beach Road<br />
N178 – City to Newton via<br />
Payneham Road<br />
Adelaide Metro’s ‘After<br />
Midnight’ bus service <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
patrons a safe, reliable <strong>and</strong><br />
cost effective way home after a<br />
Saturday night out.<br />
For just <strong>the</strong> cost <strong>of</strong> a Metro<br />
ticket ($3.80 for adults, $1.90<br />
for tertiary student/concession<br />
holders) customers can travel as<br />
far as Moana, Gawler <strong>and</strong> Mount<br />
Barker.<br />
After Midnight services operate<br />
both to <strong>and</strong> from <strong>the</strong> city, every<br />
hour from <strong>the</strong> last regular<br />
Saturday night service, to<br />
between 4am <strong>and</strong> 5am <strong>the</strong> next<br />
morning.<br />
- Transport SA photo<br />
Because After Midnight is a metro<br />
ticket service, customers can buy<br />
a ticket on board or simply use<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir multitrip ticket.<br />
After Midnight services operate on<br />
Saturday night/Sunday mornings<br />
only <strong>and</strong> replace <strong>the</strong> previous late<br />
night W<strong>and</strong>ering Star bus service.<br />
For more information visit<br />
www.adelaidemetro.com.au or if<br />
you would like to stock <strong>the</strong> After<br />
Midnight brochure <strong>and</strong> timetables<br />
relevant to your area, please call<br />
Michael McKay at Transport SA<br />
on (08) 8204 8279.<br />
After Midnight services are<br />
proudly supported by <strong>the</strong><br />
Government <strong>of</strong> South Australia<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Motor Accident<br />
Commission.<br />
N218 – City to Aberfoyle<br />
Hub via Goodwood<br />
Road & Marion Shopping<br />
Centre<br />
N224 – City to Gawler via<br />
Mawson Lakes, Salisbury<br />
<strong>and</strong> Elizabeth<br />
N254 – City to Semaphore<br />
via Torrens Road, Arndale<br />
& Port Adelaide<br />
N263 – City to Marion<br />
Shopping Centre via<br />
Anzac Highway & Glenelg<br />
N721 – City to Moana via<br />
Noarlunga Centre <strong>and</strong><br />
Marion Shopping Centre<br />
N864 – City to Mt Barker<br />
via Glen Osmond Road,<br />
Aldgate & Hahndorf<br />
N1 – City to Golden<br />
Grove Village via Adelaide<br />
O-Bahn<br />
N3 – City to Fairview Park<br />
via Adelaide O-Bahn<br />
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COOBER PEDY LIQUOR LICENSING ACCORD<br />
The ‘Breakaways’ is one <strong>of</strong> Coober Pedy’s famous tourist attractions.<br />
- Margaret Mackay photo<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> Coober Pedy licensees, who<br />
are members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Coober Pedy <strong>Liquor</strong><br />
Licensing Accord, have adopted voluntary<br />
measures to address alcohol-related issues<br />
in <strong>the</strong> town.<br />
The measures restrict <strong>the</strong> sale <strong>of</strong> “carry <strong>of</strong>f”<br />
liquor from certain licensed premises <strong>and</strong><br />
include:<br />
• No carry <strong>of</strong>f sales <strong>of</strong> liquor before 11am.<br />
• No sales <strong>of</strong> fortifi ed wines before 3pm.<br />
• One unit <strong>of</strong> fortifi ed wine per day per person<br />
or per vehicle.<br />
• Bulk sales <strong>of</strong> liquor are to be at <strong>the</strong> discretion<br />
<strong>of</strong> licensees.<br />
In addition, a party wise registration initiative<br />
was introduced whereby intending party holders<br />
register <strong>the</strong>ir event with local police<br />
The Accord helps licensees to implement harm<br />
minimisation initiatives through partnerships with<br />
SA Police, Families SA, Aboriginal Affairs <strong>and</strong><br />
Reconciliation Division, Umoona Community<br />
Council, <strong>the</strong> District Council <strong>of</strong> Coober Pedy <strong>and</strong><br />
OLGC.<br />
The Accord was established in 2003 after key<br />
licensees approached OLGC for help in tackling<br />
alcohol-related problems in <strong>the</strong> famous opal<br />
mining town. The Accord complements <strong>the</strong><br />
Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy – a longer term<br />
plan to reduce anti-social behaviour in <strong>the</strong> town.<br />
The Accord is an agreement <strong>of</strong> a set <strong>of</strong><br />
principles that all parties implement in order to<br />
improve <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>and</strong> amenity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> town.<br />
These principles not only focus on alcohol, but<br />
also on reducing crime, violence <strong>and</strong> anti-social<br />
behaviour within Coober Pedy.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> last meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Accord, held on<br />
March 21, <strong>2007</strong>, <strong>the</strong> Coober Pedy Alcohol<br />
Strategy was discussed along with a review <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> town’s dry areas <strong>and</strong> an update on issues<br />
in <strong>the</strong> APY (Aboriginal) L<strong>and</strong>s. Assistant <strong>Liquor</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong> Commissioner Eugene Milograd<br />
also outlined <strong>the</strong> initiatives recently adopted in<br />
Ceduna for Accord stakeholders to consider.<br />
Renowned for its opals, Coober Pedy is located<br />
approximately 850 km north <strong>of</strong> Adelaide <strong>and</strong><br />
680 km south <strong>of</strong> Alice Springs on <strong>the</strong> Stuart<br />
Highway. Coober Pedy has developed into a<br />
popular tourist destination since <strong>the</strong> discovery <strong>of</strong><br />
its 4,954 square kilometre opal fi elds in 1913.<br />
The town’s tourist attractions include a grassfree<br />
golf course, <strong>the</strong> Old Timers Mine <strong>and</strong><br />
Museum <strong>and</strong> events such as <strong>the</strong> Coober<br />
Pedy Opal Festival <strong>and</strong> Coober Pedy Races.<br />
The town’s natural l<strong>and</strong>scapes – such as <strong>the</strong><br />
Breakaways – have featured in many fi lms<br />
including ‘Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome’.<br />
The unique town is also famous for its “dug-out”<br />
facilities, which naturally regulate <strong>the</strong> district’s<br />
scorching summer temperatures. Sleeping,<br />
dining <strong>and</strong> even shopping underground is a<br />
regular part <strong>of</strong> life in Coober Pedy – around half<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> town’s estimated 4000 residents live in<br />
underground homes.<br />
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WATER ...<br />
The Code <strong>of</strong> Practice, under <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liquor</strong><br />
Licensing Act 1997, recommends that<br />
licensees consider providing free water<br />
as a responsible service <strong>of</strong> alcohol (RSA)<br />
strategy.<br />
Recently, a number <strong>of</strong> licensees have been<br />
requesting a gold coin donation to charity for a<br />
glass <strong>of</strong> water. Whilst we applaud <strong>the</strong> support<br />
<strong>of</strong> charity organisations <strong>and</strong> acknowledge this<br />
innovative idea, it may have <strong>the</strong> unintended<br />
consequence <strong>of</strong> limiting <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> water<br />
consumed by patrons drinking alcohol.<br />
<strong>Licensee</strong>s should consider this issue carefully<br />
<strong>and</strong> if <strong>the</strong>y decide to continue this practice,<br />
review <strong>the</strong>ir RSA strategies to ensure <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are meeting <strong>the</strong>ir obligations <strong>of</strong> ensuring a<br />
responsible attitude towards <strong>the</strong> consumption <strong>of</strong><br />
alcohol.<br />
SELF-ASSESSMENT<br />
COMPLIANCE AUDIT<br />
CHECKLIST<br />
Reminder to all liquor<br />
<strong>and</strong> gaming venues,<br />
bookmakers, licensed racing<br />
clubs <strong>and</strong><br />
TAB outlets.<br />
Voluntary checklists have<br />
been designed to assist you to<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> comply with<br />
legislative requirements.<br />
We recommend that audits be<br />
conducted on a regular basis<br />
(eg. every three or four months).<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> checklists are available<br />
from our website<br />
(‘forms <strong>and</strong> publications’ section).<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information on <strong>the</strong><br />
checklists or any o<strong>the</strong>r gaming issues<br />
contact gambling administration on<br />
(08) 8226 8410.<br />
SIGNAGE<br />
Please ensure you are displaying <strong>the</strong> correct signs in<br />
your premises.<br />
If you are in doubt about what signage you require please<br />
contact our customer service staff or an Inspector on<br />
8226 8410.<br />
All posters <strong>and</strong> notices can be viewed on our website <strong>and</strong><br />
are available from this <strong>of</strong>fi ce. Order forms are available<br />
online by clicking <strong>the</strong> ‘forms <strong>and</strong> publications’ option on<br />
<strong>the</strong> front page <strong>of</strong> our website.<br />
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Responsible service <strong>of</strong> alcohol<br />
Remember, it is an <strong>of</strong>fence to sell or<br />
supply liquor to an intoxicated person.<br />
<strong>Liquor</strong> Licensing Act 1997, Section 108<br />
OFFICE OF THE LIQUOR AND GAMBLING COMMISSIONER<br />
Level 9, East Wing, 50 Grenfell Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000<br />
GPO Box 2169, ADELAIDE 5001<br />
Phone (08) 8226 8410<br />
Fax (08) 8226 8512<br />
Email olgc@agd.sa.gov.au<br />
www.olgc.sa.gov.au