Australian Hotels Association Takes On Government “Three Strikes”
The Australian Hotels Association is taking on the New South Wales government on its "three strikes" policy. The policy is aimed at the violent pubs and clubs and the Australian Hotels Association considers it unlawful.
Australian Hotels Association has made a submission to the government stating that any action which is taken just over allegations would not stand up in a court. The policy implies that hotels could be closed in case of minor infringements and that they will not be changed in a court.
According to Australian Hotels Association chief executive, Sally Fielke, there should be a provision to defend the breach in a court and just taking action based on allegations is detrimental to the industry.
The Premier Barry O'Farrell has chosen to ignore the plea of the Australian Hotels Association and made a statement saying that the changes might be made if necessary but he was confident that the legislation would pass through without any changes.