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ATTORNEY GENERAL

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 487

Pubcard

Mr Stefaniak - asked the Attorney General

As a measure to control underage drinking and also to protect licensees

(1) Will the Government immediately set in place an ACT

Pubcard available from outlets currently providing

drivers licences.

(2) Will the Government undertake to provide such a card

at a minimal cost to the citizen. What will be the cost.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) I am currently developing a proposal for Government

consideration on the introduction of a Pubcard for the

ACT. Such a scheme could be launched in February

1992 and would be operated through the Motor Vehicle

Registry.

(2) The card would be issued at a cost in the order of

$10.00.

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