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Article: The 17 Point Plan Legacy.(Brisbane City Safety Action Plan)(Liquor Act )
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- Mondaq Business Briefing
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- November 2, 2009
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Back in March 2005, the Queensland Government announced a 17-point Brisbane City Safety Action Plan (17 Point Plan) to increase safety and improve public order in and around licensed premises. Over recent years, the implementation of the 17 Point Plan has changed the way licensed premises operate, however, the impact of the changes has been the subject of some recent controversy.
In July this year, Premier Anna Bligh said the government would "work with the liquor industry and the Queensland Police Service to identify high risk venues and aim to replace glass with plastic or similar cups by the end of the year".
It was recently reported in the media that ...