‘Big Shift’ as Australian State Moves to Decriminalise Public Drunkenness

‘Big Shift’ as Australian State Moves to Decriminalise Public Drunkenness
Racegoers following the running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia on Nov. 1, 2022. AAP Image/Con Chronis
Henry Jom
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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has defended the state’s new public drunkenness laws arguing that the move to decriminalise public intoxication will not add an extra burden for police officers—despite unions arguing otherwise.

“Will it be easy? No. Of course, it’s a big shift,” the premier said on April 13.

Henry Jom
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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