TROUBLEMAKING drinkers have been warned if they engage in violent, criminal, or anti-social behaviour at a licensed premises they may find it hard to get a drink on King Island.
The King Island Liquor Accord has recently introduced the multi-venue barring policy covering all licensed venues that are members.
The Liquor Accord signatories at this time are The King Island Hotel, The King Island Club, The King Island Golf and Bowling Club, the Grassy Club and the King Island Brewhouse.
The “barred from one, barred from all” initiative will see patrons barred for between three months and life from all participating venues and businesses depending on the severity of the act.
The King Island Police fully support the King Island Liquor Accord and its members in their endeavours to promote safe and responsible drinking and reduce alcohol-related crime by introducing this policy. Brewhouse co-owner Corey Brazendale said the Liquor Accord was not a new thing on the island.
“There was similar solidarity and a Liquor Accord with venues going back over the years,” he said.
“Licensees meet periodically and this is a way that they can be proactive, can support responsible alcohol sales and consumption, and safeguard individuals, the community, and the establishment,” he said. “We want to make our expectations around drinking clear to patrons and to the community.
“Licensees take their roles very seriously and we can administer these controls if needed ourselves.
“We generally don’t have any trouble and are very family-friendly, and we are supportive and part of the accord,” Mr Brazendale said.