Licensed Venues

Mr KNOLL (Schubert) (15:01): My question is to the Premier. Will the government amend regulations to enable South Australians to stand up and have a beer in proximity to a licensed venue?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (15:01): Why not? What an excellent idea to be able to stand up and have a beer in close proximity to a licensed premises. I think they can in certain circumstances, but I think they are limited in others. I've always found it a source of curiosity, I must say, to be standing outside a pub and then someone ticking me off about having to sit down as I've just left the front door of the King's Head. Apparently, you cannot even stand up on the rooftop bar on one of our hotels. I think that is mildly ridiculous; I agree with the honourable member. I have asked the relevant minister to review the liquor licensing laws to prevent this shocking infringement on the rights of drinkers in and around our licensed premises.