Queensland Consolidated Acts

LIQUOR ACT 1992 - SECT 3

This Act's objects are--

(a) to regulate the liquor industry in a way compatible with minimising harm caused by alcohol abuse and misuse; and

Examples of harm--

adverse effects on a person's health

personal injury

property damage

violent or anti-social behaviour

(b) to facilitate and regulate the optimum development of the tourist, liquor and hospitality industries of the State having regard to the welfare, needs and interests of the community and the economic implications of change; and

(c) to provide for the jurisdiction of the tribunal to hear and decide appeals authorised by this Act; and

(d) to provide for a flexible, practical system for regulation of the liquor industry of the State with minimal formality, technicality or intervention consistent with the proper and efficient administration of this Act; and

(e) to regulate the sale and supply of liquor in particular areas to minimise harm caused by alcohol abuse and misuse and associated violence; and

(f) to regulate the provision of adult entertainment; and

(g) to provide revenue for the State to enable the attainment of this Act's objects and for other purposes of government.