We live in the nanniest of nanny states, but is it our own fault?

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We live in the nanniest of nanny states, but is it our own fault?
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As Brisbane prepares to invite the world to our city in 2032, perhaps we should be a little more relaxed in our hardline approach to drinking, and treat adults like adults.

I am incredibly fortunate to have visited every continent , experienced many cultures and seen sights that would be on many a person’s bucket list.With a few exceptions, coming back to Australia from an overseas holiday is like returning to the Promised Land. What could be better than living in this part of the world?

And as much as our national psyche seems to revolve around booze, there aren’t many Australian restrictions as obvious as those against buying and consuming alcohol. Given the Music Hall gig was primed for people “of a certain age” , the clientele that evening was certainly unencumbered by youthful exuberance.

Under the TAFV policy, the effectiveness of Queensland’s Safe Night Precincts – and, by extension, the restrictions within their boundaries – are reviewed every three years.

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