A RADICAL plan involving safe event laws and permits for parties has been discussed by Mandurah decision-makers in an effort to curb the alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour from out-of-control parties in the city.
Mandurah MLA David Templeman said there had to be a response to the chaotic parties that were damaging the Mandurah “brand” and the reputation of the city.
“We must take decisive action,” he said.
He raised the concept of a Party Permit System with Mayor Paddi Creevey and City of Mandurah chief executive officer Mark Newman last week during an emergency meeting after yet another disruptive party.
“It has not been done anywhere in Australia – I hope for a pilot here – it is worthy of consideration,’’ Mr Templeman said.
“It is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured.”
The Party Permit System proposal involves the requirement that an adult hosting an event must apply for a permit.
The permit would mandate that the party must be registered with police 28 days in advance, it must be in a “safe home” or “preferred venue”, a reasonable end time be nominated, responsible serving of alcohol for age groups up to 21, a security firm be engaged and a post-event transport plan.
The proposal would require legislative reform that would address permit applications and conditions, police power of entry, offences, penalties and accountability.
U-Nome Security managing director Naomi Oakley came up with the idea of the safe event laws proposal.
For more details visit www.u-nomesecurity.com.au/uploads /SafeEventLaws.pdf