RSA Course Content p13

At the end of this course participants should be able to:

Element 1: Identify the Context of Responsible Service of Alcohol

Element 2: Legislative Framework for the Responsible Service of Alcohol

Element 3: Identify the Impact of Alcohol Abuse

Element 4: Strategies to Prevent Intoxication and Underage Drinking

Element 1Identify the context of responsible service of alcohol

Discussion

What does ‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ mean to you?

The responsible service of alcohol means:

•Complying with the law;

•By looking after patrons; and,

•By being aware of the rights of neighbours and the general community to remain undisturbed by the operation of the venue.

Community Concerns

Violence

Crime

Anti-Social Behaviour

Social Impact of Alcohol p17

•Alcohol is used widely in society;

•The misuse and abuse of liquor is devastating;

•Worldwide recognition – alcohol is a drug;

•Anti-social behaviour;• Underage drinking• Drink driving• Drink spiking• Binge drinking• Crime / Violence

•Chronic ill health and premature death.

People take more risks under the influence of alcohol

The Impact of Alcohol Abuse p19

•In Australia, alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug;

•$50M a year - NSW Police Force;

•$56.1billion - national economic cost;

• Alcohol: 27%

• Tobacco: 56%

• Illicit drugs 15%

Government & Community Concerns p18

Some 14,000 venues are licensed to sell liquor in New South Wales

Therefore, the liquor laws determine:

WHERE liquor can be sold – on licensed premises.

WHEN alcohol can be consumed – on licensed premises. HOW liquor can be sold – the trading conditions that apply to various types of licensed premises.

WHO can consume alcohol - adults.

Key Agencies in Regulating & Enforcing the p20

Liquor Laws •Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority (CLGCA – The Authority)

•NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR)

•Director of Liquor and Gaming (OLGR)

•Compliance Officers (OLGR)

•Health Department

•Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA)

•Local Councils and other consent authorities

•NSW Police Force

Summary p22

Alcohol is a drug;

Harmful with disastrous social impact;

Liquor is tightly controlled by government;

Liquor licensees and employees must comply with the liquor laws by selling, supplying and serving liquor responsibly;

Practice harm minimisation.

Revision Questions

1 What is the name of the law that regulates the sale and service of alcohol in NSW?

2 What is the legal name for the liquor regulations?

3 Provide an example of a Key Agency.

4 On what date did the new liquor laws come into effect?

5 Who is a ‘responsible person’?

6. At what age can you purchase alcohol?