The restricted area incorporates the Woorabinda Shire and includes all public and private places. Small sections of the Dawson Highway, Aphis Creek Road and the Fitzroy Development Road that pass through the shire are excluded.
Alcohol restrictions
No alcohol is allowed in Woorabinda Shire including home-brewed alcohol and home-brew equipment.
Penalties
Maximum penalties for possessing alcohol in Woorabinda:
- first offence $37,500
- second offence $52,500 and/or 6 months imprisonment
- third offence $75,000 and/or 18 months imprisonment
Vehicles found carrying alcohol in the restricted area may be confiscated.
It is also an offence to attempt to bring alcohol into the restricted area. The maximum penalty is $37,500.
A maximum penalty of $19,000 will apply to offenders who:
- possess a home-brew kit or a component of a home-brew kit
- possess equipment or a component of equipment that is being used or has been used to brew alcohol
- possess home-brew concentrate
- supply homemade alcohol to another person in Woorabinda
These penalties apply to all people living in, travelling through, visiting or working in the restricted area.
More information
You can also call the alcohol limits information line on 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
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