Stakeholders welcome harm minimisation efforts but call for stronger support services and streamlined licensing rules.
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WA Banned Drinkers Register expansions a good first step, say retailers
The amendments to the BDR came into effect on Thursday, and include increased police powers to place people on the register.
Industry welcomes WA’s Cabinet reshuffle
WA’s liquor industry has welcomed the state’s Cabinet reshuffle that will see Paul Papalia return to the Racing & Gaming portfolio.
Industry welcomes reforms to WA’s Banned Drinkers Register
New legislation will see improvements to Western Australia’s Banned Drinkers Register in a bid to reduce alcohol-related harm.
BDR trial expands to Carnarvon and Gascoyne Junction
This is the fourth region in WA to be included in the trial, and comes as the state government seeks to strengthen BDR legislation.
NT streamlines BDR scanning technology
The improved system will take ID scanning time from 10 seconds to just 1.3 seconds, improving experiences for retailers and customers.
BDR expansion welcomed in the Goldfields region
Three WA regions are now part of the BDR trial, with an independent review due soon to measure the scheme’s effectiveness.
BDR trials hit milestone in WA
The BDR rollout is now complete in the Kimberley, and an app has been unveiled to make the process even more convenient.
BDR reduces liquor store theft in Pilbara
An East Pilbara retailer describes how theft has plummeted by at least 90 per cent.
How Scantek is supporting a responsible industry
Scantek provides the technology behind WA’s BDR trials as well as ID scanners for hundreds of venues across the country.