Amid the controversy over Sydney’s lockout laws, a program that looked out for people at risk of harm in the city’s nightlife precincts more than proved its worth.
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The collection and analysis of data used for making policy should be independent and open to ensure public trust in decision-making. The debate over alcohol licensing shows why this matters.
The good news is that the growth of live music continued under Queensland’s liquor licensing reforms. The bad news is that venues rely on late-night alcohol sales to cover costs.
Rates of unwelcome advances haven’t changed under Queensland’s ‘Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence’ policies. In one entertainment district, it happened to 26% of women the night they were interviewed.
Even after ‘Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence’ policies took effect in 2016, Queenslanders still drink more heavily on nights out. Reported levels of aggression are higher than in other states too.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is loosening the province’s liquor laws. Before dismantling a system, it’s a good idea to know why it was established in the first place.
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Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies, Deakin University
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Professor, Director of Research and Statistical Support Service and Program Leader for Substance Use and Mental Health, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland
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Research Fellow, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Digital Media, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Health Research Economics, University of Newcastle
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Professor and Deputy Director at National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, UNSW Sydney
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Research Fellow, Deakin University
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Research Fellow, Deakin University
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Senior research fellow and lecturer, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Medical History, Department of Health Sciences, Brock University
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Research Assistant, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Music and Sound, Queensland University of Technology
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Head of Audio Engineering and Sound Production (Brisbane), University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professor of Statistics, Director of Centre for Translational Data Science, University of Sydney
