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QLD Gets Tougher on Drug Laws

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Valley Chamber
on November 16, 2007
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State Cabinet has today approved proposed amendments to the Drugs Misuse Act which will strengthen Queensland’s drug laws and provide increased maximum penalties for unlawful possession, supply and trafficking for a range of dangerous drugs.

Premier Anna Bligh said the Drugs Misuse Amendment Bill 2007 will mean maximum penalties for unlawful possession, supply and trafficking of ‘ecstasy’ (MDMA) and ‘death’ (PMA) will be increased from 20 to 25 years.
“Under the Bill the Schedule 2 drugs ‘ecstasy’ and ‘death’ will be reclassified as Schedule 1 drugs which carry the greater penalties,” Ms Bligh said.

“Valium and Serapax as well as all drugs previously in Schedule 2A of the laws, such as steroids, Rohypnol (known as Flunitrazepam) and ephedrine, would be added to Schedule 2, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ jail for unlawful possession, supply or trafficking.”
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VALLEY CHAMBER ON FRONT FOOT REGARDING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

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Valley Chamber
on May 30, 2007
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safety.pngThe Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge to improve pedestrian safety in the popular entertainment precinct, after a recent report showed pedestrians were more likely to be hit in inner Brisbane than any other part of the State.

The Chamber, in conjunction with Queensland Police, Brisbane City Council and Valley Community Safety Group, hosted a pedestrian safety night audit at 1am on Sunday, May 27.
The audit included a walk-through of the suburb to identify problem areas and discuss solutions. This is the second safety audit co-ordinated by the Valley Chamber of Commerce with the initial audit undertaken on 26th November 2006.

Spokesperson for the Valley Chamber Safety Group and local business owner Mr Geoff Dick said while crime in the area, both thefts and assaults, had reduced in recent times, accidents involving cars and pedestrians were on the increase.

“The Valley’s popularity is living up to its expectations as Australia’s premier entertainment precinct, particularly during weekends when the area becomes crowded with people visiting restaurants and nightclubs. This, combined with some venues having long lines of people queuing to enter a venue means you have lots of people milling around on footpaths adjoined to busy roads, often late at night.

“We are looking at various measures to improve safety in these areas,” Mr Dick said.
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