Michael Parris's analysis in the Herald (13/1) of the likely scrapping of Newcastle's successful alcohol harm controls ("conditions") raises serious concerns, including the principles of honest, open and responsible government.
The supporters' strongest argument for removing the conditions is that the city has "matured". However, in a Herald report on a stabbing incident in the city in January, a business owner said that "they often call the police due to issues with intoxicated people".
