Vomiting Not On In QLD!

[icyfroth]

Partygoers vomiting in the streets are the newest targets in the Queensland government's crackdown on drunken behaviour.

Premier Campbell Newman has revealed plans for a new code of conduct that will mean patrons of Queensland pubs and clubs will be urged not to fight, be public nuisances or vomit during a night out, The Courier-Mailreports.

Speaking from New York, Mr Newman told the newspaper the codes would be aimed at stamping out the state's "drug and alcohol-fuelled violence" culture.

"If you're going to deal with alcohol and drug-fuelled violence, it's not just about police and penalties," Mr Newman said. "It's actually got to be about changing the culture".

Mr Newman said he hoped the codes would help change the culture of drunken behaviour and violence.

"The ultimate code of conduct is this: go out, have a great night out in Brisbane or any city or town. Have a whale of a time but just understand that the test is your behaviour mustn't impact on other people's enjoyment of that night-life scene as well," he said.

"It's not just about swinging a punch at someone, it's about making the middle-aged couple with their kids who are trying to have a night out in the CBD uncomfortable because people are running wild."

The codes will urge patrons to conduct themselves in an orderly manner while enjoying a night out by not vomiting, fighting or being a public nuisance.

A draft of the codes of conduct will be released for comment as part of a package to be announced later this month.

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Quite right too. People vomiting in the streets while you're having a nice al fresco coffee or meal is just gross. Throwing up in taxis is disgusting too.

[cherry*135]

Even if it is considered political...it does refer to a proposed code..which can be discussed rather than the usual political jibes?

[azureline**]

I agree with it. (and it's no secret I don't admire Campbell)

I hate going to the city at night, drunks and vomiting drunks, swearing and looking for fights is really disgusting.

[silverfaun]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@boris1gary wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

turning every thread into a political thread is pretty sickening too...

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froth, well i don't find it sickening that some don't seem to understand what political is, maybe a little baffling.............

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I can totally understand your bafflement, gary, because politics is all you seem to have. Did you read the OP at all?

"Mr Newman said he hoped the codes would help change the culture of drunken behaviour and violence.

"The ultimate code of conduct is this: go out, have a great night out in Brisbane or any city or town. Have a whale of a time but just understand that the test is your behaviour mustn't impact on other people's enjoyment of that night-life scene as well," he said.

"It's not just about swinging a punch at someone, it's about making the middle-aged couple with their kids who are trying to have a night out in the CBD uncomfortable because people are running wild."

The codes will urge patrons to conduct themselves in an orderly manner while enjoying a night out by not vomiting, fighting or being a public nuisance."

Maybe you could broaden your perspective a bit to comment on the behaviour of people who think their night hasn't been successful unitl they're passing out drunk, brawling, and spewing in the gutter.

How do you feel it such a law could be enforced? Will it cause increased violence? Will it curb people's drinking habits? Do you think Qld is losing tourism because tourists are sick of drunken people running amok and vomiting in the gutter while they're having a meal? How would you feel? Have you had a  similar experience?

So many things you could be commenting on, but you choose to attack Premier Newman because you can't think outside of your political square!

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icy, I think we have all got that number, over and over and over and over again.

Tiresome and boring.

[nero_bolt]

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@silverfaun wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@boris1gary wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

turning every thread into a political thread is pretty sickening too...

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froth, well i don't find it sickening that some don't seem to understand what political is, maybe a little baffling.............

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I can totally understand your bafflement, gary, because politics is all you seem to have. Did you read the OP at all?

"Mr Newman said he hoped the codes would help change the culture of drunken behaviour and violence.

"The ultimate code of conduct is this: go out, have a great night out in Brisbane or any city or town. Have a whale of a time but just understand that the test is your behaviour mustn't impact on other people's enjoyment of that night-life scene as well," he said.

"It's not just about swinging a punch at someone, it's about making the middle-aged couple with their kids who are trying to have a night out in the CBD uncomfortable because people are running wild."

The codes will urge patrons to conduct themselves in an orderly manner while enjoying a night out by not vomiting, fighting or being a public nuisance."

Maybe you could broaden your perspective a bit to comment on the behaviour of people who think their night hasn't been successful unitl they're passing out drunk, brawling, and spewing in the gutter.

How do you feel it such a law could be enforced? Will it cause increased violence? Will it curb people's drinking habits? Do you think Qld is losing tourism because tourists are sick of drunken people running amok and vomiting in the gutter while they're having a meal? How would you feel? Have you had a  similar experience?

So many things you could be commenting on, but you choose to attack Premier Newman because you can't think outside of your political square!

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icy, I think we have all got that number, over and over and over and over again.

Tiresome and boring.

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 Very well said Icy and very true... 

SF I agree as well 

[silverfaun]

I can't honestly see the problem here. If wanting to stop drunken spewing yobbo aggressive behaviour worth attacking then that's a sad indictment on  social mores and manners.

It seems that no aberrant or violent behaviour is frowned upon any more by the left if the conservative side of the political divide speak out against it.

[colic2bullsgirlore]

Barry would think it was unaustralian

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1W0pP6A8BE

 I was down by Bondi Pier,
Drinkin' tubes of ice cold beer,
With a bucket full of prawns upon my knee,
When I swallowed the last prawn,
I had a technicolor yawn
and I chundered in the old Pacific Sea.

Drink it up, drink it up,
Crack another dozen tubes and prawns with me,
If you want to throw your voice,
Mate you won't have any choice,
But to chunder in the Old Pacific Sea.

I was sittin in the surf, when a mate of mine called Murf,
Asks if he can crack a tube or two with me.
The **bleep** barely swallowed it,
When he went for the big split,
And he chundered in the Old Pacific Sea.

Drink it up, drink it up,
Crack another dozen tubes and prawns with me,
If you want to throw your voice,
Mate you won't have any choice,
But to chunder in the Old Pacific Sea.

I've had liquid laughs in cars, and I've hurled from moving cars,
And I've chuckled when and where it suited me.
But if I could choose the spot,
To regurgitate me lot,
Then I'd chunder in the Old Pacific Sea.

Drink it up, drink it up,
crack another dozen tubes and prawns with me,

If you want to throw your voice,
Mate you won't have any choice,
But to chunder in the Old Pacific Sea.

[boris1gary]

quite a funny thread, all the banging on about the great "Australian culture", not really sure what it is but alcohol seems to be a major part of this elusive "Australian culture" and "way of life" that we have to protect from the "hordes" of asylum seekers and Muslims. Never mind I'm sure this wonderful code of Newmans will make it all OK, rather than take on the powerful alcohol industry. Oh and I don't drink at all.

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4338.0main+features62011-13

Alcohol occupies a significant place in Australian culture and is consumed in a wide range of social circumstances. In general, alcohol is consumed in Australia at levels of low immediate risk. However, some people drink at levels that increase their risk of alcohol-related injury, as well as their risk of developing health problems over the course of their life.

In 2011-12, 82.4% of Australians aged 18 years and over had consumed alcohol in the past year. A further 7.5% had consumed alcohol 12 or more months ago, 9.0% had never consumed alcohol and 1.1% did not know when they last consumed alcohol. Of all males, 87.6% had consumed alcohol in the past year while for females the proportion was lower (77.3%).

[icyfroth]

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@boris1gary wrote:

quite a funny thread, all the banging on about the great "Australian culture", not really sure what it is but alcohol seems to be a major part of this elusive "Australian culture" and "way of life" that we have to protect from the "hordes" of asylum seekers and Muslims. Never mind I'm sure this wonderful code of Newmans will make it all OK, rather than take on the powerful alcohol industry. Oh and I don't drink at all.

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4338.0main+features62011-13

Alcohol occupies a significant place in Australian culture and is consumed in a wide range of social circumstances. In general, alcohol is consumed in Australia at levels of low immediate risk. However, some people drink at levels that increase their risk of alcohol-related injury, as well as their risk of developing health problems over the course of their life.

In 2011-12, 82.4% of Australians aged 18 years and over had consumed alcohol in the past year. A further 7.5% had consumed alcohol 12 or more months ago, 9.0% had never consumed alcohol and 1.1% did not know when they last consumed alcohol. Of all males, 87.6% had consumed alcohol in the past year while for females the proportion was lower (77.3%).

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Yeah well running around getting drunk and punching people for the fun of it and throwing up on the street is not acceptable and it needs be contained. Thank you Mr Newman for being concerned.

[boris1gary]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@boris1gary wrote:

quite a funny thread, all the banging on about the great "Australian culture", not really sure what it is but alcohol seems to be a major part of this elusive "Australian culture" and "way of life" that we have to protect from the "hordes" of asylum seekers and Muslims. Never mind I'm sure this wonderful code of Newmans will make it all OK, rather than take on the powerful alcohol industry. Oh and I don't drink at all.

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4338.0main+features62011-13

Alcohol occupies a significant place in Australian culture and is consumed in a wide range of social circumstances. In general, alcohol is consumed in Australia at levels of low immediate risk. However, some people drink at levels that increase their risk of alcohol-related injury, as well as their risk of developing health problems over the course of their life.

In 2011-12, 82.4% of Australians aged 18 years and over had consumed alcohol in the past year. A further 7.5% had consumed alcohol 12 or more months ago, 9.0% had never consumed alcohol and 1.1% did not know when they last consumed alcohol. Of all males, 87.6% had consumed alcohol in the past year while for females the proportion was lower (77.3%).

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Yeah well running around getting drunk and punching people for the fun of it and throwing up on the street is not acceptable and it needs be contained. Thank you Mr Newman for being concerned.

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well lets see if it has any effect at all, if all that is needed is a code and concern - gee, problem almost gone.

[i-once-was-bump]

drink driving used to be a badge of honour but laws have slowly changed that attitude and sure it has not stopped it 100% but when you start focusing on certain unacceptabel behaviour it will slowly change the attitudes of some and that can only be a help.

I am across the road from a pub and there are numerous eating places with liquor licences or BYO in the immediate area so I wish they would start doing something about it in NSW.

Some people see the vomit but they go home to the burbs and don't think of it again but when you live in the middle of the action it is very unpleasant.