Glenn Lazarus (Queensland, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 June 2016:

The need for a nationally-consistent approach, negotiated, developed and delivered by the Federal Government together with all state and territory governments, to address and reduce alcohol-fuelled violence, including one–punch related deaths and injuries across Australia, with particular reference to:

(a) the current status of state and territory laws relating to:

  (i) bail requirements and penalties surrounding alcohol–related violence, and

  (ii) liquor licensing, including the effectiveness of lockout laws and alcohol service laws;

(b) the effectiveness of the current state and territory:

  (i) training requirements of persons working within the hospitality industry and other related industries, and

  (ii) educational and other information campaigns designed to reduce alcohol–related violence;

(c) the viability of a national strategy to ensure adoption and delivery of the most effective measures, including harmonisation of laws and delivery of education and awareness across the country, and funding model options for a national strategy;

(d) whether a judicial commission in each state and territory would ensure consistency in judgments relating to alcohol–related violence in line with community standards; and

(e) any other related matter.

I seek leave to make a short statement.