PRODUCER'S LIQUOR LICENCES

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (15:10): I have a supplementary question arising from the answer. Is the minister saying, therefore, that a holder of a producer's licence which does not even have a cellar door or a commercial outlet is somehow contributing to alcohol-related violence?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling) (15:10): The harmful effects of alcohol should be borne by the whole of the industry in some way or other; however, we recognise that the larger contributions should be burdened by those responsible, or those that are active in those parts of the industry. So, we have tried to strike a balance, if you like, between those different components.

In relation to exemptions, my understanding is that there will be access to exemptions and they will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, and all relevant matters relating to that outlet (particularly those matters going to risk) will be considered.