Alcohol restrictions are likely to be introduced in Carnarvon to help the West Australian tourist town deal with a spike in antisocial behaviour.
Additional police have been sent to the northern coastal town in WA’s Gascoyne region, where businesses have been burgled, and a police vehicle was allegedly rammed by a stolen car last month.
A newly-formed local liquor accord, comprised of licensed business owners, police and government representatives, has been considering what measures could be introduced to reduce alcohol-related harm.
Premier Mark McGowan says stakeholders have failed to reach a consensus, leaving the state government with no choice but to intervene….