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Last Drinks Campaign
A coalition of concerned emergency service workers today launched the Last Drinks campaign, aimed at lessening the burden that alcohol-related violence places on their services, and the greater community each year.Ambulance officers, nurses, doctors and police are sick of dealing with the effects of intoxicated patrons of licensed premises late at night and early in the morning. They are abused intimidated, threatened, assaulted and injured more often than not because of alcohol-fuelled violence.
That’s why they have joined forces to encourage tighter control of licensing laws in hotels, pubs and clubs and help reduce the incidence of alcohol-related violence and crime on our streets.
The coalition released a report today, examining the need for tighter controls implemented in Newcastle to be adopted statewide. Following the trial of tougher licensing laws in Newcastle, assaults after dark fell by 29 per cent.
Doctors, nurses, ambulance officers and police are calling for action and for similar measures to be rolled out statewide. It’s time to tackle the epidemic of alcohol-related violence once and for all.
Read the coalition's full report here
Read the coalition's Media Release
Last Drinks in the Media
The Punch - Who are your calling a wowser KristinaDaily Telegraph - Kristina Keneally won't back the emergency services wowsers
Star Observer - Push for blanket 1am lockout
Street Corner - Enough is enough, it's time to curb alcohol-related violence
Sydney Morning Herald - Police Appeal for witnesses after man dies outside hotel
ABC - Govt rejects calls for major pub and club crackdown
Sydney Morning Herald - Tough new limits on booze sales unions
Southern Courier - Beating the booze culture
Sydney Morning Herald - Midnight to 3am darkest hours for pub assaults
Daily Telegraph - Kristina Keneally to ride on the front line
Daily Examiner - Vicious attack leaves man in fight for life assault
Daily Advertiser - Violence takes a chilling toll
