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OLGR
with Michael Sarquis
A NIGHT OUT IN BUNDY
NOW A WHOLE LOT SAFER
The Bundaberg community is enjoying safer nights out
thanks to a Queensland Government grant of more
than $27,000 that’s provided a taxi rank marshal in the
CBD safe night precinct.
The Safe Night Bundaberg CBD Precinct Inc. received
the safe night precinct grant to help reduce antisocial
behaviour, reduce offences against taxi drivers and
vehicles, reduce vandalism on local businesses, and to
increase safe transport options for patrons.
The positive feedback received since the security
officer was employed has been enormous.
A survey conducted by the local board revealed
that patrons, Queensland Police and Bundaberg
taxi drivers alike believed the taxi marshal was a
valuable asset, acknowledging his fantastic efforts and
reflecting on his important role in preventing alcoholfuelled
violence near the taxi rank.
It’s also been acknowledged that he provides an
extra safety net invaluable to the taxi community of
Bundaberg.
With further support from the Queensland
Government, the initiative has been funded for
approximately another two and a half years.
Safe night precinct funding round 15 is now open and
closes on 31 May.
For further information about the grants and how to
apply, contact OLGR on (07) 3247 4284 or visit
www.business.qld.gov.au and search for ‘safe night
precinct grants’.
ENSURE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE
In late June, you will receive an assessment notice for
your annual liquor licence fees, so it is important that
we have your correct contact details.
Please check and update your details, including your
postal and email addresses, by logging in to the OLGR
Client portal (https://secure.olgr.qld.gov.au/portal) by
1 June.
The portal is a secure online self-service system that
allows you to:
• pay annual liquor licence fees
• view licence information and update contact details
• apply and pay for the following temporary changes
to your licence:
• extended trading hours (liquor and gaming)
• change in licensed area (liquor)
• variation of licence conditions (liquor)
• view your applications.
If you are yet to activate your OLGR Client Portal
account, you must register as a new user. You will
need your 8-letter access key that was provided to in
your approval letter or your previous annual licence fee
summary.
Alternatively, you can update your details by emailing
our licensing branch at: OLGRlicensing@justice.qld.
gov.au
If you have any difficulty with the portal or lodging
online applications, or need further information, please
contact the OLGR’s Customer Support team on
(07) 3224 7131.
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