When first announcing the initial two-week restrictions in February, Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio said the decision was made “based on advice from South Australia Police indicating there has been an increase in alcohol-related offences and antisocial behaviour in the last few weeks”.
A four-week extension was approved on February 22.
But the Commissioner now says the restrictions will be extended for another three months, with discussions about whether they should become permanent.
“Feedback from support services and medical stafxjmtzywf continues to be positive, with reports of a reduction in alcohol-related harm and presentations due to alcohol-related issues,” a commission spokesperson said on Tuesday.
“As a result, the Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling has determined restrictions should continue for the next three months.”
The spokesperson said the three-month extension will allow data on the restrictions to be “rigorously analysed” and submissions will be sought from key stakeholders “to see whether some form of restriction should be imposed on an ongoing basis”.
The latest version of the restrictions now allows patrons to purchase alcohol after arriving at a bottle shop in a taxi but still prohibits on-duty taxi drivers from ordering alcohol.
The requirements for all customers to show their identification and bottle shops to record transactions were dropped on February 22.
Permanent restrictions on alcohol sales already exist in Coober Pedy and Ceduna.
