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Outback roads, Karijini National Park

Aboriginal community in the Pilbara says yes to alcohol ban

Jun 28, 2024
For the first time, the Aboriginal community of Strelley in the Pilbara has decided to ban alcohol to reduce harm to its residents and provide a place for healing.
Outback roads, Karijini National Park

New community goes dry and 3 renew commitment

Mar 20, 2024
An Aboriginal community in the Pilbara is the latest to ban alcohol and joins 3 north west communities renewing their commitment to being alcohol free.
A highway sign on a remote highway pointing down the road to the Mingullatharndo Community.

Mingullatharndo (Five Mile) goes dry to reduce alcohol-related harm

Nov 10, 2023
Mingullatharndo (Five Mile) in the Pilbara has become the latest liquor restricted community in Western Australia in response to concerns raised by local leaders and as part of the State Government’s ongoing action to reduce alcohol-related harm.
An overall view of Parliament

WA's strengthened Banned Drinkers Register passes Parliament

Nov 8, 2023
New laws to strengthen the Banned Drinkers Register passed through Parliament yesterday to improve its effectiveness in reducing alcohol-related harm.
Mature man hesitates while picking out beer from a store.

Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability

Dec 16, 2022
WA’s Director of Liquor Licensing Lanie Chopping has proposed changes to the way packaged liquor is sold in some Kimberley towns, in her determination of 2 separate Inquiries under section 64 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act).
A box of wine bottles

Inquiries into Kimberley and Pilbara packaged liquor availability

Aug 3, 2022
Deadline for industry submissions extended until 1 September 2022.
Close up image of 6 bottle of beer with caps on, in a cardboard carry box

Availability of packaged liquor in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions

Dec 16, 2021
Consultation period for sale of packaged liquor extended.
Minister Paul Papalia MLA at a liquor store

Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today

Dec 1, 2020
The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
A remote road in the Pilbara

Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched

Feb 21, 2020
The State Government is progressing the implementation of a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Pilbara, with the release today of a tender request outlining the requirements of the system.
Red dirt road in Western Australia

Minimising harm key driver for latest Pilbara wide liquor restrictions

Jan 15, 2019
A number of restrictions to further minimise alcohol related harm in the Pilbara region will come into effect from 31 March 2019 following a decision by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Pilbara

May 31, 2012
Following consideration of the WA Police and the West Pilbara Alcohol Management Group jointly prepared report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm.
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