Manly Precinct Liquor Accord – Summary
Hassle Free Nights is a comprehensive plan to reduce alcohol-related violence and foster safer, more vibrant entertainment districts.
It focuses on locally tailored solutions and a cooperative approach between NSW Police, Government agencies, councils, licensed premises, late-trading businesses and communities.
Among other things, Hassle Free Nights provides increased late night transport options across targeted entertainment districts, new laws to reduce street drinking, powers to regulate trading hours, and the establishment of Precinct Liquor Accords (PLAs) in Sydney Central, Manly, Parramatta, Wollongong and Newcastle/Hamilton.
The Manly Precinct Liquor Accord was developed by participants at meetings on 12 October and 17 November 2010, and approved by the Director-General, Communities NSW, on 25 February 2011. The following measures were based on extensive PLA participant, industry and stakeholder feedback:
1. Late night transport options wallet cards – The wallet card will contain information about late night transport options (including the Manly Night Shuttle, buses, ferries and taxis). The wallet card will have Hassle Free Nights branding and include key messages about individual responsibilities under liquor legislation.
2. Promote Manly Night Shuttle – The Manly Night Shuttle supplements existing late night transport options. It transports patrons to Seaforth, Freshwater and Warringah Mall and charges $5 per person. Patronage of this service will be increased by ensuring widespread awareness of the service.
3. ‘Ask me how to get home’ badges – To complement the promotion of the Manly Night Shuttle and late night transport options wallet cards, staff will be provided with badges displaying the text ‘Ask me how to get home’.
4. Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs) and Alcohol Consumption Prohibited Zones (ACPZs) education campaign – Manly Council has produced ‘Know the signs, avoid the fines’ postcards and posters and made these available to residents, surf clubs and licensed premises in the Manly CBD area.
5. ‘Respect our Community’ poster for takeaway liquor outlets – The ‘Respect our Community’ poster will ask the public not to drink or carry open alcohol on the streets, parks or beaches in Manly. It will also inform the public that open alcohol may be confiscated by the Police.
6. RSA on the Frontline workshops – Restaurant, bar and security staff are expected to attend RSA on the Frontline workshops to learn practical tips, strategies and useful security practices. NSW Police (Manly Local Area Command) will be invited to commit officers to assist with the workshops.
7. Precinct Safety Assessment (additional measure imposed by the Director-General) – The Precinct Safety Assessment will be a separate component of existing safety plans. The Assessment must articulate the responsibilities of the venue and actions being undertaken to contribute to the development of a safe and vibrant entertainment precinct.
Read the full version of the Manly Precinct Liquor Accord (pdf 319 kb)
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