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Annual Report 2007-08

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The year in review – Liquor licensing

Business priority	Highlights	The year ahead
Improve services and the regulatory environment to meet changing social and cultural needs.	Through industry and community consultation, formulated changes to the Liquor Act 1992 to improve compliance, reduce red tape and protect community safety.	Implement these legislative changes after they are progressed through State Parliament.
		Hold industry forums to help stakeholders understand and work in the new regulatory framework.
Work with Indigenous communities to improve alcohol management.	Developed strategies designed to reduce alcohol-related harm in Indigenous communities.	Implement new laws.
		Continue delivering the Government’s alcohol reforms.
		Monitor and review liquor restrictions in regions surrounding Indigenous communities to enhance liquor controls.
	Increased community engagement in Indigenous communities through increased compliance visits and the Strong Community Life events.	Work with communities to communicate changes to liquor laws.
		Provide activities that promote healthy choices about alcohol and responsible drinking messages.
Continue to support Liquor Accord groups throughout Queensland with an annual State-wide conference and assisting activities.	Supported Liquor Accords through funding and a range of online tools.	Continue to support Liquor Accords and provide formal recognition of these groups under the Liquor Act 1992.
	Held a second annual State-wide conference attended by the liquor industry, police, health and community service providers.

Financial summary

	2007–08	2006–07
State contribution	$10.27M	$-1
Other income	$1.45M	$-1
Full-time equivalent employees	121	-1

1. The Liquor Licensing Division transfered to Queensland Treasury during the 2007–08 year.

Total number of licensed premises in Queensland

Analysis: The total number of licensed premises has increased by an average annual figure of 3.5 percent from 2003–04. Each year, the number of licensed premises in Queensland grows. Influencing factors are Queensland’s constant development and increased population.

Last reviewed 5 November 2008

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