The Director-General of Licensing Cindy Bravos has decided to impose restrictions on the sale of takeaway alcohol in Tennant Creek for another seven days.

Restrictions imposed on 27 February 2018 were due to cease following the close of trade today.

“The early indications are that the current restrictions have partly alleviated the conditions in Tennant Creek but the sale, provision and consumption of takeaway alcohol and its subsequent harm to the community is still of significant concern,” Ms Bravos said.

“As a consequence, I have today determined to impose the same restrictions on the sale of takeaway alcohol for another seven days.”

These restrictions apply to Goldfields Hotel, Tennant Creek Hotel, Headframes Bottle Shop, Tennant Creek Memorial Club, Tennant Creek Golf Club and the Sporties Club. They will remain in place for seven days from 7 March 2018.

Ms Bravos will publish a formal Decision Notice about her determination in due course and it will be circulated to the relevant parties.

Fast Facts:

The varied conditions of the licences impose these restrictions:

• Takeaway liquor is only available for sale Monday through to Saturday between the hours of 3pm and 6pm.

• Takeaway liquor sales on Sunday is prohibited.

 Sale of these products is limited to no more than one of the following per person per day:

• 30 cans or stubbies of mid-strength or light beer; or

• 24 cans or stubbies of full strength beer; or

• 12 cans or bottles of Ready to Drink mixes; or

• One two litre cask of wine; or

• One bottle of fortified wine; or

• One bottle of green ginger wine; or

• Two x 750 ml bottles of wine; or

• One 750 ml bottle of spirits.

 The sale of port, wine in a glass container larger than 1 litre and beer in bottles of 750ml or more remains prohibited.

 Media contact: Geraldine Capp 0439 525 841