Carriage of alcohol in Queenland

Yeh, thanks.
Bloody disgusting IMHO.
The last western country which banned carrying alcohol for your own personal consumption was probably the USA during the prohibition era.
(If I were carrying alcohol to sell - different story.)
If the aboriginals have a problem with alcohol, that is indeed unfortunate, but why should we be penalised.
Many otherwise law abiding people now have a criminal record because of this disgracefull situation.

Gidday,I was on hols at a community south of Weipa recently and was limited to 1 Carton of mid or lite Hiss.On a trip into town one of our group went to use the phone and came across a large group of indiginous peoples absouletly blind drunk on heavy's.This happened right outside the police station.I was limited to mid etc while they were able to drink heavy.Where is the justice.
Seeya Locallaw

I think I'me going to regret starting this thread, But what the hell...
Firstly I can under why regulations such as this bleep people off (I've been subjected to them myself many times).
However, it's easy to "have a go at the Government" for trying to do something about the problem. The problem is probably more serious than most people realise because they tend to shun Aboriginal communities on their travels and fail to take an effort to understand the difficulties involved.
I've particularly noticed (recently), that travellers are almost becoming afraid to engage Aboriginals in conversation, or even stop to offer help when their broken down along a track.
I don't work for the Queensland Government, or any other Government for that matter. All I'm suggesting is that you get behind this initiative and give it a chance. Otherwise, the problem will become far worse.

Regards

Kim

Hi Brian,
Can't augue with one thing you've said. Six months ago we were at real risk of being shot in a town you mentioned. I've come to know that town very well and the problems the whites and blacks face.
Knowing is one thing, but understanding and doing something about it is quite different.
City people need to come to grips with the fact that communities in the North have very limited resources (particularly the Shires and the Police). Time and time again I've seen tourists, including those in 4WD's bitch and complain about the most innain observations during their travels. I wonder why they go there in the first place.
Without a doubt the blacks need to get off their ass and make something of their lives and contribute to their communities. This on-ground leadership won't come from Government. It must be local.
However, it is pleasing to see the Qld Government taking a polical risk. No other bastard is!!
Because I'm involved in the organisation of one of Australia's most difficult cattle drives, I've come to understand many of the issues. Unfortunately I don't have the answer. That doesn't mean I don't try.

Regards

Kim

Hi there hope all well Regarding most of your comments about the treatment of our indigenous cousins that one of our polititions was eventually put in jail for making remarks like that , allways a contentious issue ,but I agree that there seems to be 2 laws anyway have another beer. Have a good night Catchy snr