Proposed alcohol rules could see mass closure of restaurants, bars

Proposed alcohol rules could see mass closure of restaurants, bars
Well-worn pubs like the Luggate Hotel could have their licence pulled if a childcare opens nearby. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Brent Melville
The alcohol industry says focusing on licensing to reduce alcohol harm is a "massive blow" to small business owners already facing skill shortages, increased excise taxes and escalating crime.That's on the heels of a report by the justice select committee on the sale and supply of alcohol (community participation) amendment bill, which is recommending a "proximity provision" for on- or off-licences within proximity of a school, church or medical facility, meaning that the district licensing committee (DLC) would be unabl...

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