My take on the New Drinking Laws!


DHMNZ
To those who know or don’t know, I have been involved in the local Hospo Industry for some time. I guess with the recent changes to the Sale of Liquor Act, like everyone else I’m entitled to a bitch. Again to those who know, or don’t know... or don’t give a rat’s ass, I am certainly not a National Party supporter, and yet still recall how in 1999 they lowered the drinking age to inspire young voters. But painfully this time I have to admit that they really got it right no matter what anyone says.



I am sort of critical of the 2 distinctive drinking ages and wonder aloud why they were even considered. Personally I would’ve brought the age thing straight back up to 20years.


I think well done, with making parents and party hosts more responsible for their kids. No more passing the buck! If I’m right the process for the system will work by parents not wanting their kids to consume alcohol at a party, will give a letter authorising the party host of such. From there it will be up to the host to enforce this authorisation and in turn provide non-alcoholic beverages and food, which by law should be happening. If this fails than either the host or parent for failing to give proper authorisation will be fined... Of course I see the debate coming later!


As for the RTD’s, advertising again targeting the younger audience reducing exposure to the products. All and all great ideas.


In all I think the changes could've brought more support for frontline people working and dealing with alcohol related problems. Like better support from Policing and licensing arseholes to duty managers and bouncers instead of writing black marks... Just my thoughts anyways!


Comments please.