"In bid to curb alcohol-fuelled violence", Liquor Licensing director Sue Maclellan announced today that all-night bottle shops will have their hours slashed from being open 24/7 till just being allowed to continue serving customers until 11pm. As an ex-member of the hospitality industry in which my experience occurred mostly at a late-night club, I had to admit that this was rather shocking news. I mean, think about it. How long as Australia been associated with drunken comments from politicians, louty lads mouthing off at constables on King st, or little teeny boppers getting their stomachs' pumped at the Royal every Saturday because they've had one too many alco-pops. To suddenly put in such a strict regime is well, quite frankly, revolutionaringly brilliant!
Due to my exposure to what really happens to people when they've had that little too much to drink, and being a prime example myself of somebody who enjoys the freedom of wandering down to an all-night bottle-o to pick up some booze for pre-drinks, I do believe that it's time for Australia to grow up a bit and stop being this poncy, party town where everyone just gets drunk all the time.
We are all way too focused on enjoying life but only when there's booze involved. There's the footy, the kid's graduation, celebrating your 18th birthday, spending all day at the cricket grounds. Even the old folks like to knock one back at the Bowls Club every Sunday afternoon. Our liferstyle is just way too embedded in the drinking culture and I believe that this small step will be the start to changing this sad fact about Australia.
So folks, if you're like me and want to keep your brain cells, support this movement by the Liquor licensing committee and I promise, Australia will get a whole lot better. Till then, don't worry. Be Happy!
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