Pauline Hanson to scrap 'nanny state' booze laws

One Nation says it will get rid of a 'nanny state' Labor law banning the sale of pre-mixed drinks at Queensland pubs and clubs after midnight.

Pauline Hanson has used a visit to a rum distillery to say One Nation will scrap Labor's "nanny state" law on the sale of pre-mixed drinks at Queensland's pubs and clubs.

Labor last year outlawed the sale of "rapid intoxication drinks" at pubs and clubs after midnight, including shots, drinks with more than 45ml of spirits, and pre-mixed drinks with more than 5 per cent alcohol.

But Senator Hanson said there were enough checks and balances in clubs and pubs and Labor's law simply prevented adults from making adult decisions.

"Clubs and pub staff all have their RSA's (Responsible Service of Alcohol) which helps identify problem drinkers," she said.

"I'm tired of people being prevented from making their own choices in Queensland."

She said Labor's approach was death by a thousand cuts for distillers and a whole range of other businesses.

"This nanny state law hurts Queensland distillers like Bundaberg Rum, who's (sic) pre-mix overproof rum and cola cans cannot be sold after midnight, even though their alcohol content is less than a pint of beer," she said in a Facebook post.


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