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• MICHAEL FROM PARMELIA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA SAYS:
  11:53:04 AM Monday, 22nd September, 2008

  I've worked a while in the alcohol business. The current level of alcohol control isn't working, so any strengthening of alcohol control is better than none. I'd rather see takeaway sales banned. If all alcohol was consumed at venues that need RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) with local indigenous staff in liaison roles to keep their license or religious institutions with a one sip policy, people who've had too much would have to wait to get more and youths'd be allowed a tiny amount for traditional celebrations.

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• ANITA WARD FROM HALLS CREEK SAYS:
  01:21:53 PM Monday, 11th August, 2008

  I'm a high school student at halls creek. i think alcohol is hurting families. i think it's driving people mad and getting young people fighting.alcohol is bringing outlying community people into town causing them to fight with local people. i want alcohol to be controlled like it is in fitzroy crossing..

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• CHARMAINE MAY FROM BUNBURY SAYS:
  04:34:37 PM Wednesday, 30th July, 2008

  Yes i do simply because if People can not identify that they have a problem with Alcohol then it simply wont stop, therefore in this situation with Alan Carpenter taking the intiative to stamp out Aloholism is a start but it its not the root of the cause of the problem but we have to start somwhere. in order for a better future for our Children..

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• TRACEY FOLEY FROM SUNSHINE COAST SAYS:
  03:31:13 PM Wednesday, 30th July, 2008

  Aboriginal people have as much right to choose to consume alcohol. I think alcoholism is a result of much larger problems. Instead of implementing bans perhaps the government should implement Alcoholics Anonymous programs for those who chose to give up and consult with people to see what incentives could be used to inspire them to look to something else. The real issues need to be addressed, not just another patriarchical law.

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• JOEYG FROM CENTRAL COAST NSW SAYS:
  12:29:34 AM Saturday, 12th July, 2008

  I don\'t believe this is the solution to alcohol-related problems. The reasons for drinking vary for different people but generally It all comes back to Self-esteem and wellbeing..Our people need to be Shown that they are special and we need to be strong and proud of who and what we are!!! The problems to address isn\'t the alcohol It\'s the problems around it!! P.S. It\'s Joey from the NAIDOC Ball (Friday 11/07/08) in Gosford...Take Care Karla!!

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• ANONYMOUS FROM HALLS CREEK SHIRE SAYS:
  08:51:56 PM Monday, 30th June, 2008

  As already been suggested, it requires a lot more than just a quick band-aid fix to a huge problem. I live and work in a community in close proximity to halls creek and I witness first hand the effects of alcohol abuse in these communities. But just as the problems arise similarly with young people sniffing - its not about the quick fix, or the harm minimisation - let's seriously look at "why" this is happening. Until the issues of social dysfunction are addressed, what's the point? We need to look at issues of health, environmental health, education, housing, overcrowding, gambling, only to name a few. The saddest thing I witness is the effects of these behaviours on our children and young people - let's try for more collaborative ways of working "with the people, rather than for them" - and help to strengthen these families.

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• ALFY FROM PALM ISLAND SAYS:
  07:38:22 PM Friday, 20th June, 2008

  Those who say no have not lived in a town destroyed by grog. Where the family unit lays wasted amongst the cans...dysfunctional, suffering and worst of all, without hope. banning the grog should never be seen as the answer alone - rehab centres, diversionary activities are but a few. However, at our afflicted communities are train crashes. Who will step up to help...

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• HAROLD HUNT JP124283 FROM ST. MARY'S SYDNEY NSW 2760 SAYS:
  09:16:41 AM Wednesday, 18th June, 2008

  Banning alcohol is not the answere to the communities problems. Only some people have trouble with alcohol and those people need treatment. As someone who has worked in the field of substance abuse for thirty plus years it frustrates me to see inexperienced people involved in so called rehabilitation centres. Alcoholism is a genetic condition and requires appropriately trained people to deal with it, just as other illnesses do.

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• STEPHEN DOUGLAS FROM MORTDALE , SYDNEY SAYS:
  07:51:30 PM Monday, 16th June, 2008

  It may eliminate the alcohol accessablity but will it lead to other forms of substance abuse such as cromeing (petrol

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• MICHELLE BEDFORD FROM SAYS:
  01:49:17 PM Tuesday, 3rd June, 2008

  Re: Cracks In The Creek - 28th May, 2008. When will it be enough - drastic measures can only work when community and government work together on this. Many services have been implemented whether it was on a long or short term basis over the years. Why not try or trial something different, what have you got to lose? Stand up and make a change - put you own wants aside for the needs of your community. Government, listen also to the silent voice.

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