Legislative Council Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Question Time Whyalla Dry Zone Proposal Whyalla Dry Zone Proposal The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO Legislative Council Deputy Leader of the Opposition Whyalla Dry Zone Proposal The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:30): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking questions of the Attorney-General regarding Whyalla city council. Leave granted. The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO Legislative Council Deputy Leader of the Opposition The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO: The Whyalla city council has commenced community consultation regarding a proposed city-wide dry zone in response to growing concerns about alcohol-related behaviour. Mayor Phill Stone has noted that while a dry zone could be implemented it is a lengthy legal process that requires thorough public consultation and government approval. My questions are: 1.	What discussions has the government had with the Whyalla city council regarding the proposed city-wide dry zone? 2.	Has the government provided any guidance or support to the council regarding potential alternative measures to address alcohol-related antisocial behaviour? The Hon. K.J. MAHER Legislative Council Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Attorney-General Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector Special Minister of State The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (14:31): I thank the honourable member for her question. Matters to do with liquor licensing fall under the jurisdiction of the Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, the Hon. Andrea Michaels. I can say, though, in relation to any possible request that comes the government's way, we will of course always consider any requests that are put forward. I am not sure whether it's the commissioner for liquor licensing who determines those requests or the minister. I can say, though, I have had the opportunity, as I mentioned earlier—being in Whyalla yesterday—to speak to Mayor Stone. The city-wide dry zone wasn't mentioned, which is understandable. There are many, many things on the minds of civic leaders in Whyalla at the moment.