Queensland Consolidated Acts

LIQUOR ACT 1992 - SECT 3

3 Main purposes of Act

The main purposes of this Act are—

(a) to regulate the liquor industry, and areas in the vicinity of licensed premises, in a way compatible with—

(i) minimising harm, and the potential for harm, from alcohol abuse and misuse and associated violence; and

Examples of harm—

• adverse effects on a person’s health

• personal injury

• property damage

(ii) minimising adverse effects on the health or safety of members of the public; and

(iii) minimising adverse effects on the amenity of the community; and

(b) to facilitate and regulate the optimum development of the tourist, liquor and hospitality industries of the State having regard to the welfare, needs and interests of the community and the economic implications of change; and

(c) to provide for the jurisdiction of the tribunal to hear and decide reviews of certain decisions under this Act; and

(d) to provide for a flexible, practical system for regulation of the liquor industry of the State with minimal formality, technicality or intervention consistent with the proper and efficient administration of this Act; and

(e) to regulate the sale and supply of liquor in particular areas to minimise harm caused by alcohol abuse and misuse and associated violence; and

(f) to regulate the provision of adult entertainment; and

(g) to provide revenue for the State to enable the attainment of this Act’s main purposes and for other purposes of government.