LNP fails to consider consequences - again

Grog restraints = evil red tape
Yes I am a non-drinking wowser.
As a teenager, I made a promise to Bill, the old guy I had befriended at Church.
Bill was off the drink for nearly a year when I did not see him for a couple of weeks.
He arrived at Church, filthy, disgusting, smelly.
He nearly had a fight with deacons trying to prevent him walking down the front to where I was sitting.
I was fine and they let him sit with me. 
Bill folded his arms and went to sleep for the rest of the service.
I can't recall seeing Bill again. 
His family had been destroyed, career lost, hope lost by his addiction.
I made a commitment to him, several times, I think, that I would not let alcohol impact my life.
I don't expect family or friends to do as I do, that's just my decision.
I worry about the smashing of boundaries that did help build a level of responsibility.
Coles and Woolworths push alcohol in their advertising, shopping dockets with gimmicks that could sway some people to reject the essentials and buy grog, it is so easy.
The badge of honour the LNP is wearing about "smashing" red tape - ie - easier access to alcohol without some simple hurdles to ensure someone is responsible disgusts me.
As a society we can't manage the abuse of alcohol now, let alone a growing list of other social issues and disfunctional behaviour.
Wecker Road last night, we passed 6 young teenagers helping a friend throwing up in the gutter. Police happened to be nearby so I suspect they were monitoring.
It is a serious mistake to keep taking the restraints and smashing boundaries. 
Schools have traditionally been a safe haven.
I remain  concerned about the immaturity and arrogance of LNP members pushing these issues without thinking more deeply about unintended consequences.
The LNP seeks favour with the Courier Mail, leaking for a front page "Exclusive".
Demanding an exclusive does not show respect to elected members of Parliament as they don't know what is happening before the Courier Mail.
I tried repeatedly and failed to get a clear statement how the LNP's third hit on criminals with an Offender Levy had been spent. 
The LNP has more than $8 million in the kitty. She boasted about how it would be used to help victims of crime but won't back that up with clear information. 
Consider the arrogant title of legislation and attitude towards fixing up the CMC stuff ups. The LNP was asleep at the wheel and in their rush to slash jobs and big note themselves forgot to make sure every agency knew the standard they expected.
The LNP's attitude towards criminal trials, putting offender history on display is fraught with danger. The judge has access to information when sentencing so I see no need to prejudice a current trial with issues that are not being judged at that time. 
I would love to see more early guilty pleas but shaming offenders during a trial does not demonstrate that rehabilitation is a consideration. 

1. Is it the LNP Government demanding the "Exclusive" tag for all their arrogant leaks?

2. Will there be even one elected member of Parliament expressing an alternate view to the LNP's wish to smash red tape restraining the use of alcohol as a revenue raiser?

Phil Young
47 Cornflower St
Mansfield 4122
Ph 0421 796922
http://phillipyoungmansfield.blogspot.com.au/
 
The Sunday Mail got the "Exclusive"
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-to-scrap-liquor-permit-requirements-for-schools-and-community-groups-running-low-risk-fundraising-events/story-e6freoof-1226598917446
 
My Exclusive response ...
The LNP fails to recognise damage being done by the proliferation of alcohol and attempts, for commercial benefit, to pull down the boundaries that used to provide some level of protection and restraint. Revenue raising from the lucrative sale of grog at events that are child centred SHOULD have some hurdles to ensure high levels of responsible alcohol promotion but the LNP thinks they are not needed. The LNP loves its EXCLUSIVES in the media but I wonder why it is so hard to stop and think about unintended consequences of their rush to revenue raise. Sad to have a range of issues about the apparent arrogance and immaturity of too many LNP decisions.
 
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice  - media release
Government slashes liquor and gaming red tape
Queensland schools and community groups will no longer require liquor permits for fundraising events under proposed legislation expected to be introduced to Parliament this week.
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said the move was part of the Newman Government’s commitment to reduce red tape and make life easier for community groups and industry.
“Social events are often held to raise money and schools and community groups shouldn’t have to incur the cost of applying for the licences and go through all the paperwork,” Mr Bleijie said.
“Many of these regulations and requirements are unnecessary and cause headaches for groups planning an event.
“Trivia nights and fetes are currently required to apply for a community liquor permit, have a person with a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and, in some instances, employ security guards.
“This creates additional costs and paperwork when these low-risk events are essentially a group of mums and dads getting together trying to raise money for their school P&C.
“When I speak to everyday Queenslanders about liquor law regulation, I am continually asked to simplify processes and take a common sense approach.
“It is important to maintain accountability in the interest of the community, but I think it is also important to look at where processes can be simplified in relation to small events.”
Mr Bleijie said the proposed changes would also mean nursing homes and hospitals are exempt from holding liquor licences to serve two standard drinks per guest.
“On average hospitals and nursing homes serve small amounts of alcohol and the requirement to hold a licence created more paperwork for the venues and the department,” he said.
“Again, these are low risk venues that should not be hampered with additional costs and paperwork when the amount of alcohol they are selling is so small.
“The Newman Government has committed to slashing red tape by 20 per cent and getting the state’s economy going again.”
[ENDS] 17 March 2013