ID scanners keeping Queenslanders safe

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has welcomed the Queensland Police Commissioner’s statement that Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark was not denied entry to a Brisbane licensed venue.

“As the Commissioner Ian Stewart said, Queensland’s ID scanning laws are a simple, effective way of keeping our licensed venues safe.

“Since the Palaszczuk Government introduced ID scanners to tackle alcohol fuelled violence, 1.4 million people have visited safe night precincts across the state.  At the same time we are turning people away who have banning orders for violence or drug offences.

“We will never truly know how many lives are saved and how many assaults we stop by having these scanners in place, but knowing that parents are more likely to have their child come home safe because they are there, is worth it.

“What’s more, our night life is thriving. 659 new liquor licences have been issued under the Palaszczuk Government in the past 2 years.

“New licences, means new venues, which means, new jobs. This is a win, win for Queensland. We are making our safe night out precincts safer and increasing our entertainment venues across Queensland, which leads to more jobs.

“It’s time for the LNP to get onboard with this program and stop taking every opportunity to run down our nightlife.

“In the meantime, I hope the Crown Prince visits Queensland again soon. He visited several licensed venues on Friday night and I’m sure he had a wonderful time in our vibrant city.”

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