EDITORIAL
Labor Leader Dean Winter
It’s a good feeling when others follow your lead, especially on something that will make Tasmania a better place. Some months ago, I was proud to introduce Tasmanian Labor’s strategy for a night-time economy. It contains a raft of changes aiming to revitalise our cities and make it easier for hospitality businesses to operate. A key plank of our strategy is streamlined liquor licensing and events approvals. We want to see more people out and about enjoying themselves. The Liberal State Government has lately come on board, promising to ease the regulatory burden on alcohol licensing and to make approvals for multi- vendor events such as festivals faster and simpler. I’m glad the Liberals are finally acting on what the hospitality and events industries have been telling me for a long time. I have heard horror stories of long wait times, of the hassle of applying for multiple permits to grow operations to things like outdoor dining areas and of a lack of engagement with applicants. I welcome the Liberals’ promise to cut red tape. A government that has been in power for more than a decade could have been more attuned to a key industry for our state, but it’s better late than never.
Act was drafted 35 years ago, al fresco dining was a novelty, there were no craft breweries and our wine industry was still in its infancy. What today’s patrons want and expect has changed. They are – literally – hungry for new experiences, and Tasmania’s hospitality industry is in a prime position to deliver. Our food and drink producers are renowned for their boutique, even niche offerings that are perfect for today’s curious consumers. To enable hospitality venues to expand and try new things, regulations need to be agile as well so businesses can cater for demand. It is also important that we build on every possible opportunity to showcase to the world what our island state can produce. The proposed stadium for Hobart’s Macquarie Point will bring in thousands of interstate visitors for AFL games and other events. Tasmanian Labor is flying the flag for local food and beverage producers to be represented at the stadium, with dedicated space for Tasmanian operators. I hope the Liberals follow us on this as well. My mission as state Labor leader is to make Tasmania the easiest place in Australia to do business. A flourishing hospitality industry is a key part of that commitment.
It is obvious that our licensing legislation has not moved with the times. When Tasmania’s Liquor Licensing
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