Parliament backs Dunne liquor move

Ohariu-Belmont MP and United Future leader, Peter Dunne, says he’s delighted that Parliament last night overwhelmingly backed his amendment to the liquor laws that will make life a little easier for members of sporting and social clubs.

“Previously, an arcane part of the law said members of clubs that had reciprocal visiting rights could have a drink together in a club, but only the members of the host club could buy liquor to take away, while their guests were not allowed to.

“Last night, Parliament voted 98 – 16 to remove this peculiar distinction, which means RSA and similar club members won’t have to be irritated by pettifogging laws of a previous era,” said Mr Dunne.

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