Published Thursday, 07 August, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Premier in Western Queensland
The Honourable Kerry Shine
Gold Coast bouncer’s licence cancelled
A Gold Coast bouncer has lost his security license after an altercation with a patron was caught on closed circuit television footage outside a Surfers Paradise nightclub on 14 June 2008.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said Kasey Holmes, a security officer employed at Cocktails and Dreams Niteclub, had failed to respond to a show cause notice.
“The incident was recorded after Mr Holmes walked across from Cocktails and Dreams Niteclub to the nearby Shooters nightclub, where staff and patrons were involved in an altercation,” Mr Shine said.
“Security footage showed Mr Holmes approach an unidentified patron who was leaning against a railing.
“Mr Holmes talked to the patron for about 10 seconds before striking him in the face, which resulted in the patron falling to the ground.
“After reviewing the security footage, the Industry Licensing Unit concluded that Mr Holmes should have his security licence cancelled as he was not an appropriate person to hold a licence because he posed a threat to public safety.”
Mr Shine said the latest cancellation reinforced the message that the delivery of security services carried a high level of responsibility and unprofessional behaviour would not be tolerated in the industry.
“Most security providers are very professional and play an important role in maintaining the peace in sometimes challenging circumstances,” he said.
“But we will not hesitate to crack down on those who think their security licence puts them above the law.
“The Queensland Government recently allocated $2 million to implement and enforce tough new laws that took effect last month.
“The changes have been introduced to enhance public safety by ensuring only appropriate and competent professionals are licensed to operate within the security industry.”
Media contact: Kate Lennox 3224 7481 or 0421 127 869
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said Kasey Holmes, a security officer employed at Cocktails and Dreams Niteclub, had failed to respond to a show cause notice.
“The incident was recorded after Mr Holmes walked across from Cocktails and Dreams Niteclub to the nearby Shooters nightclub, where staff and patrons were involved in an altercation,” Mr Shine said.
“Security footage showed Mr Holmes approach an unidentified patron who was leaning against a railing.
“Mr Holmes talked to the patron for about 10 seconds before striking him in the face, which resulted in the patron falling to the ground.
“After reviewing the security footage, the Industry Licensing Unit concluded that Mr Holmes should have his security licence cancelled as he was not an appropriate person to hold a licence because he posed a threat to public safety.”
Mr Shine said the latest cancellation reinforced the message that the delivery of security services carried a high level of responsibility and unprofessional behaviour would not be tolerated in the industry.
“Most security providers are very professional and play an important role in maintaining the peace in sometimes challenging circumstances,” he said.
“But we will not hesitate to crack down on those who think their security licence puts them above the law.
“The Queensland Government recently allocated $2 million to implement and enforce tough new laws that took effect last month.
“The changes have been introduced to enhance public safety by ensuring only appropriate and competent professionals are licensed to operate within the security industry.”
Media contact: Kate Lennox 3224 7481 or 0421 127 869