Queensland Government denies it wants to breathalyse clubbers

The Queensland State Government has denied it wants to breathalyse clubbers while they're in the club, but is pushing ahead with its plan for a statewide 1am lockout.

In the wake of last week's news, the Attorney General's office released a statement saying "there is no plan to random breath-test drinkers and there never has been". A government representative has since confirmed this to inthemix saying the Gold Coast Bulletin, who initially reported the news, was mistaken.

Under an already-standing law, clubbers displaying violent behaviour can be breath-tested by police and, if they are found to have a high blood-alcohol reading, that information can be used in court against licencees who continued to serve them alcohol when they were intoxicated.

The centrepiece of the government's plan to tackle alcohol-related violence, legislation calling for a 1am lockout and 3am cessation of service for all bars and clubs in Queensland, is expected to be introduced to parliament before the end of the year.

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