ALGOHOL AND DRUG FUELLED VIOLENCE INITATIVES

1, MINIMUM MANDATORY SENTENCE FOR 'ONE PUNCH' ASSAULTS

The NSW Government will introduce a new offence for'one punch' assaults, where a person unlawfully assaults another who dies as a direct or indirect result of the assault, with a 20 year maximum sentence.
Where the offender was intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, a minimum mandatory sentence of B years and a maximum sentence of 25 years applies.

MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUG . FUELLED VIOLENT OFFENCES For serious assaults where drug and alcohol are involved, existing maximum sentences will be increased by two years, and mandatory minimum sentences will be introduced.

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Current max. sentence

New max sentence

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New Mandatory Minimum

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3

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm Assault causing actual bodily harm in company
Reckless grievous bodily harm Reckless wounding Reckless grievous bodily harm - in company Reckless wounding

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16 12

14 10

5 4

in company

Assault against police officers in the execution of duty (not during a public disorder)
Affray Sexual assault

10 14

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4 5

16

3. VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION REMOVED AS A MITIGATING FAGTOR

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Voluntary intoxication by drugs or alcohol will be removed as a mitigating factor when courts determine sentences. The new penalties compliment current laws where the vulnerability of the victim, including age, is an aggravating factor which must be taken into account on sentence under s21A(2)(l) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOR SUSPEGTED OFFENDERS

Police will be empowered to conduct drug and alcohol testing where police suspect an offender has committed an alcohol or drug fuelled violent assault.

5. A NEW GBD.WIDE PRECINCT

The NSW Government will introduce legislation to establish a new CBD Precinct stretching from Kings Cross to Cockle Bay, The Rocks to Haymarket and Darlinghurst.
The legislation will allow variations to be made to precinct boundaries and or new precincts established in other areas experiencing high levels of alcohol and drugrelated problems. Within the new CBD precinct, special licence conditions will be imposed on venues by regulation. These could include prohibition on the use of glass, restrictions on outlaw motorcycle gangs, the use of RSA marshals and CCTV.

'Party boats' and 'party buses' that leave from, or operate within, the precinct will also be subject to restrictions.

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1.3OAM LOCKOUTS AND 3AM LAST DRINKS

Pubs, bars and registered clubs within the CBD precinct will not be allowed to admit patrons after 1.30am and the service of alcohol will cease at 3.00am. This excludes small bars (<60 patrons), restaurants and tourism accommodation establishments. Venues currently licenced to remain open beyond 3.00am can continue to operate but without alcohol service. The lockout system and associated measures will be subject to an independent statutory review after two years of operation.

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FREE TRANSPORT

Buses leaving every 10 minutes from Kings Cross to the CBD on Friday and Saturday nights will be free.

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FREEZE ON NEW LICENGES

A precinct-wide freeze on liquor licences for new pubs and clubs will be introduced. Small bars (< 60 patrons), restaurants and tourist accommodation establishments will be exempt from the freeze.

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PRECINCT BANS

Police will be given powers to issue precinct wide or part precinct banning orders to remove troublemakers up to a maximum of 48 hours. ln addition, the Police Commissioner will be empowered to exclude a person or persons from a precinct or part of a precinct for an extended period of time. 10. PERIODIC RISK.BASED LICENCING SCHEME Periodic risk-based liquor licencing scheme will be introduced modeled in part on the system applying in Victoria. Higher fees will be imposed on premises that have later trading hours, poor compliance histories and/or are situated in high risk locations. Premises will have the ability to reduce the level of fees through improved compliance. 11. EARLIER CLOSING TIMES FOR BOTTLE SHOPS & LIQUOR STORES Changes will be made to ensure no bottle shop or liquor stores across the state can trade beyond 10.00pm. 12. INCREASED FINES On-the-spot fines issued by Police for anti-social behavior will be increased.

Griminal lnfringement Notice type Gurrent fee

Offensive language Offensive behavior Continuation of intoxicated and disorderly behavior following a move on direction $t so $200 $200

Proposed fee
$500 $500 $1100

13. TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR THE SUPPLY AND POSESSION OF STEROIDS The maximum sentence for the illegal supply and possession of steroids will be increased from 2 years to 25 years to bring it into line with Victoria.

14. REVIEW ONLINE RSA COURSES Until changes are made to improve the integrity of the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification online courses will be suspended.

15. SALES ENFORGEMENT Covert controlled operations by Police involving minors or young-looking adults will be permitted, to support enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. 6. ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

A high profile road safety style social media and advertising campaign will be developed and implemented to address the issue.