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LIQUOR ACT 2007 - SECT 3
Objects of Act
3 Objects of Act
(1) The objects of this Act are as follows-- (a) to regulate and control the
sale, supply and consumption of liquor in a way that is consistent with the
expectations, needs and aspirations of the community,
(b) to facilitate the
balanced development, in the public interest, of the liquor industry, through
a flexible and practical regulatory system with minimal formality and
technicality,
(c) to contribute to the responsible development of related
industries such as the live music, entertainment, tourism and hospitality
industries.
(2) In order to secure the objects of this Act, each person who
exercises functions under this Act (including a licensee) is required to have
due regard to the following-- (a) the need to minimise harm associated with
misuse and abuse of liquor (including harm arising from violence and other
anti-social behaviour),
(b) the need to encourage responsible attitudes and
practices towards the promotion, sale, supply, service and consumption of
liquor,
(c) the need to ensure that the sale, supply and consumption of
liquor, and the operation of licensed premises, contributes to, and does not
detract from, the amenity of community life,
(d) the need to support
employment and other opportunities in the-- (i) live music industry, and
(ii)
arts, tourism, community and cultural sectors.
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