Licensed hospitality venues in the Northern Territory are seeking clarity on why the new vaccine pass mandate applies to them but not unlicensed premises. The vaccine pass, announced by the Territory Government on Monday, requires that patrons show proof of vaccination before entering pubs, clubs, casinos, and restaurants with a liquor license. However, the rule does not apply to cafes and unlicensed restaurants, leaving some licensed hospitality businesses questioning what role alcohol consumption plays in heightening the risk of COVID-19 transmission. One such business is Dom’s Bar & Lounge, whose owner Dom Wundke said the discrepancy between licensed and unlicensed didn’t make sense, NT News reported. “There are no logical health explanations behind these decisions, which makes me think it’s for political reasons rather than for health reasons,” Wundke said. With staff shortages already impacting the industry, he said it would suffer further because venues now have the additional role …