PROGRESS: Carnival Australia/P&O Cruises Australia Agree to Undercover Liquor Agents
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The Sidney Morning Herald - www.smh.com.au
A meeting this week between compliance staff of the New South Wales Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing and Carnival Australia’s fleet personnel manager, John Nell, has paved the way for seagoing liquor inspectors. The NSW Minister for Gaming and Racing, Grant McBride, said Carnival Australia’s decision to discuss the ‘responsible service of alcohol procedures and drink-spiking awareness’ was ‘a positive step in the right direction.’ "...the inspections would allow the Government to see whether P&O was applying responsible service of alcohol and appropriate security." The introduction of undercover liquor inspectors comes during a coronial inquest into the death of a passenger, Dianne Brimble, from alcohol and a ‘date-rape’ drug on board Pacific Sky in 2002. The hearing is set to resume in the Glebe Coroner’s Court next month.
Mr McBride is preparing to propose at the next meeting of state and territory ministers that the Federal Government be responsible for the safety of Australians on international cruise ships.
The Sidney Morning Herald - www.smh.com.au
A meeting this week between compliance staff of the New South Wales Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing and Carnival Australia’s fleet personnel manager, John Nell, has paved the way for seagoing liquor inspectors. The NSW Minister for Gaming and Racing, Grant McBride, said Carnival Australia’s decision to discuss the ‘responsible service of alcohol procedures and drink-spiking awareness’ was ‘a positive step in the right direction.’ "...the inspections would allow the Government to see whether P&O was applying responsible service of alcohol and appropriate security." The introduction of undercover liquor inspectors comes during a coronial inquest into the death of a passenger, Dianne Brimble, from alcohol and a ‘date-rape’ drug on board Pacific Sky in 2002. The hearing is set to resume in the Glebe Coroner’s Court next month.
Mr McBride is preparing to propose at the next meeting of state and territory ministers that the Federal Government be responsible for the safety of Australians on international cruise ships.
posted by Timalantoo | 8/19/2006 10:07:00 AM
1 Comments:
Cruise trip is centered on breathtaking view, port calling, fun-based activities, entertainment and services. It's not bad to have fun and consume alcohol on board since people are relaxing but this decision is better to keep all the passengers safe.
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