Parliamentary Committees

Social Development Committee: Sale and Consumption of Alcohol

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. G.A. Kandelaars:

That the report of the committee, on its inquiry into the sale and consumption of alcohol, be noted.

(Continued from 6 August 2014.)

The ACTING PRESIDENT (Hon. J.S.L. Dawkins): I understand that no further members wish to contribute, so I call the Hon. Mr Kandelaars to conclude the debate.

The Hon. G.A. KANDELAARS (16:42): Thank you, Mr Acting President. As you said, I understand no further members wish to contribute to this particular motion. I thank the Hon. Jing Lee for her contribution. The sale and consumption of alcohol is an ongoing issue of concern amongst the community. Most people consume alcohol in a moderate way and that causes no problems, but alcohol consumption and, in particular, the issue of violence related to it is an ongoing issue that the committee did look at. There has been some significant progress in a number of areas, such as the curfew with the City of Adelaide, and also at Coober Pedy and Ceduna. I commend the motion to the house.

Motion carried.