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Introduction to the East Arnhem General Restricted Area (1 of 4)
Created by declaration of the NT Licensing Commission; came into effect march 2008.Areas covered by the East Arnhem General Restricted AreaLiquor restrictions existing in East Arnhem Land prior to introduction of East Arnhem Liquor Permit System
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Introduction to the East Arnhem General Restricted Area (2 of 4)
Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act (Cth) interacting with Liquor Act (NT). Penalties under NTER Act for possessing, consuming and supplying alcohol apply to prescribed areas within the East Arnhem General Restricted Area Explanation of maximum penalties |
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Introduction to the East Arnhem General Restricted Area (3 of 4)
Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act (Cth) interacting with Liquor Act (NT)
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Introduction to the East Arnhem General Restricted Area (4 of 4)
Brief history of the process that led to the declaration of the East Arnhem General Restricted Area.Wishes of the community; Harmony Group Application; NT Licensing Commission held public hearings Consideration by the Licensing Commission of the high number of alcohol-related deaths in East Arnhem Land. |
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What is a General Restricted Area?
Yolŋu Matha term “ ṉ uŋga ṯ wäŋa” used to describe the General Restricted Area. Includes Nhulunbuy, Yirrkala, Gunyaŋara (Ski Beach), Birritjimi, Galupa, Galaru and the Laynhapuy and Gumatj homelands except Dhanaya |
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| The East Arnhem Liquor Permit System |
Liquor Permit System operates in conjunction with the General Restricted Area declaration; Liquor Permit System also began in March 2008 People in the General Restricted Area can apply for a permit. Permit gives people |
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Explaining the terms ‘Licensed Premises’ and ‘Licensee’
Licence required for the sale of alcohol. Licensee authorized to sell alcohol in accordance with the licence, its conditions and the Liquor Act (NT).Sale of alcohol from Licensed Premises e.g. pub, club in accordance with a licence and the Liquor Act (NT) Yolŋu Matha term ḻ o ḻ u used to describe concept of Licensed Premises |
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Liquor Permits (1 of 2)
Liquor permit required to purchase takeaway alcohol.Liquor permit not required to purchase alcohol at Licensed Premises provided patron is welcome and not trespassed/banned Takeaway alcohol to be consumed at permit holder’s home or the home of another permit holder |
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Liquor Permits (2 of 2)
Communities within the General Restricted Area where residents can apply for a liquor permit.Conditions of Liquor Permit: cannot supply to non permit-holder, possession and consumption at home/home of other permit holders .Permit applications; role of Permits Committees Location of Department of Justice Office in Nhulunbuy: Shop 6, Endeavour Square |
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Eligibility for a Liquor Permit
List of homelands covered by General restricted Area.Homelands residents not eligible to apply for liquor permit. Residents of Yirrkala, Gunyaŋara (Ski Beach), Galupa, Birritjimi and Nhulunbuy are eligible to apply for a liquor permit. |
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CDEP Law Changes
Discussing new changes to CDEP laws 13:26 |
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Public Restricted Areas and Special Events Permits
Many places in Nhulunbuy township e.g. ovals, Captain Cook Shopping Centre, High Schools, have been declared Public Restricted Areas.General ban on public drinking at Public Restricted Areas – a permit holder cannot normally drink at a Public Restricted Area. Special Event Permit enables consumption of alcohol on special occasions held at Public Restricted Areas.Process to obtain Special Event Permit. |
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Special Licences to sell alcohol at Community Events
Special Licence required for selling alcohol at community event s that are open to the public e.g. Gove Festival, Football.Organizers of community event to apply for a Special Licence Laws relating to responsible service of alcohol apply to community event organizers who obtain a Special Licence. |
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Special Events Permits
Purpose and function of Special Events Permits.Applying for Special Events Permits; requirements of Special Events Permits |
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Permits Committees and revocation of Liquor Permits
3 Permits Committees. Include Yolŋu and Balanda (Non-Indigenous) community stakeholders and representatives.Make recommendations/provide advice to the Licensing Commission Powers of Licensing Commission to revoke liquor permits; revocation for breaking permit conditions |
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Applying for a Liquor Permit
Requirements for a Liquor Permit; applicants must have a residence. Conditions of Liquor Permits to ensure responsible drinking. Power of Permits Committee to recommend conditions about quantity, type, strength of alcohol when applicant applies for Liquor Permit. |
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Terms and Conditions required of a Liquor Permit Holder (1 of 4)
Explanation of Terms and Conditions 1-3 appearing on Liquor Permit. Age and residency requirements. Purchases of alcohol to be made by Permit Holder only.Possession and Consumption to be only at Permit Holder’s home/home of other Permit Holders/other exempt areas.
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Terms and Conditions required of a Liquor Permit Holder (2 of 4)
Licensing Commission has the discretion to revoke a Liquor Permit Explanation of the term discretion. Permits Committee/Police can apply for revocation in circumstances listed at 4(a) – (j). Explanation of terms and conditions 4(a) appearing on Liquor Permit.Trespass notice issued in respect of a Licensed Premise would bring a Permit Holder within 4(a).
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Terms and Conditions required of a Liquor Permit Holder (3 of 4)
Explanation of terms and conditions 4(b) - 4(e) appearing on Liquor Permit |
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Terms and Conditions required of a Liquor Permit Holder (4 of 4)
Explanation of terms and conditions 4(f) – 4(j) and 5 appearing on Liquor Permit |
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Complaints against Permit Holders
Complaints options when Permit Holders breach terms and conditions of Liquor Permit. 3 options for community members – Department of Justice in Nhulunbuy, Police, Permits Committee. |
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The Importance of Understanding NT Laws about Alcohol and the East Arnhem Liquor Permit System
Recognition of alcohol related crime, violence, harm, anti-social behaviour in East Arnhem communities. High imprisonment rates in the NT. Importance of understanding the law (rom) relating to alcohol and the East Arnhem Liquor Permit System so as to empower the community, enable people to abide by NT alcohol laws, enable Yolŋu to use those laws to strengthen their communities. |
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Licensed Premises and a Licensee’s Responsibilities (1 of 2)
Specific laws applying to Licensed Premises. Role and responsibility of Licensee and staff of Licensed Premises: can’t sell to intoxicated people, can’t allow violent or indecent behavior, can’t sell to people under 18 years. Penalties for Licensees who break the law; loss of license, fines. Criminal offence to serve alcohol to intoxicated people. |
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Licensed Premises and a Licensee’s Responsibilities (2 of 2)
Staff of Licensed Premises trained to recognize: signs of intoxication, people buying drinks for others who are already intoxicated.Staff of Licensed Premises not allowed continuing serving people who are already intoxicated; Refusal of service based on application of the law, not on whether staff like the person or want to refuse the person. Eviction/Trespass Notices for inappropriate behavior at Licensed Premises. |
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Complaints against Licensees/Licensed Premises(1 of 3)
Objectives of Liquor Act (NT) – including protection and enhancement of social harmony and wellbeing through responsible sale and consumption of alcohol. Complaints system under Liquor Act (NT) can be used by citizens as a method for achieving objectives of Liquor Act. |
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Complaints against Licensees/Licensed Premises(2 of 3)
Avenues of complaint where Licensed Premise serving intoxicated people. 1) Police – responsibility to enforce the Liquor Act (NT); power to investigate reports that Licensed Premises are serving intoxicated people. 2) Written Complaint to Director of Licensing Commission; Licensing Commission has power to investigate the complaint.
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Complaints against Licensees/Licensed Premises(3 of 3)
3) Department of Justice Office in Nhulunbuy; can refer complaint to a Licensing Inspector. Powers of Inspectors under Liquor Act (NT). Enquiries about East Arnhem Liquor Permit System: contact DOJ office in Nhulunbuy
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Yolngu Law in the Public Arena
Rule of Law or Rule of Men :If Yolngu can see if it's rule of Law or rule of Balanda Madayan 12:07 |
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CDEP Law Changes
Discussing new changes to CDEP laws 13:26 |
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Meaning of Suspended Sentence
Explanation of the english term in Yolngu Matha 11:13 |
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Meaning of Custodial Sentence Part 1
Explanation of the english term in Yolngu Matha 12:26 |
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Bail and Remand : Part 1
Talking about the concepts of Bail and Remand 15:44 |
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Bail and Remand : Part 2
Talking about the concepts of Bail and Remand 11:08 |
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Record of Interview: Rights of Arrest Part 1
Talking about recordings of interviews in custody 11:28 |
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Record of Interview: Rights of Arrest Part 2
Talking about recordings of interviews in custody 7:27 |
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Record of Interview: Seeking Legal Advice
Discussing how to seek Legal afvice in an interview 9:41 |
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Keith's Experience of Jail : Part One
Talking about experience in jail and reminding people to be lawful 9:37 |
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Keith's Experience of Jail : Part Two
Talking about experience in jail and reminding people to be lawful 9:15 |
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Makarrta, Peace making ceremony
Talking about a traditional Yolŋu peace making ceremony 11:28 |
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Meaning of legal & illegal Part 1
Discussing the meaning of legal and illegal 13:48 |
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Meaning of legal & illegal Part 2
Discussing the meaning of legal and illegal 9:46 |
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Meaning of legal tender and legal and illegal
Discussing legal tender and the concepts of legal and illegal 8:58 |
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Meaning of guilty and not guilty Part 1
Looking at the misconceptions of the words "guilty" and "not guilty" 8:55 |
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Meaning of guilty and not guilty Part 2
Looking at the misconceptions of the words "guilty" and "not guilty" 13:55 |
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Meaning of guilty and not guilty Part 3
Looking at the misconceptions of the words "guilty" and "not guilty" 13:29 |
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Meaning of sentence and sentencing
Discussing court sentencing 11:33 |
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Meaning of Assault
Discussing the definition of assault 15:08 |
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Role of Interpreters: Gurrumurruwuy's Experience
Using a case study to look at the rights to a lawyer, the right to an interpreter and the right to remain silent 14:30 |
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Bringing the Law together
Discussing meeting at Galiwinku aiming to combine traditional and main stream systems of law 13:45 |
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Role of Interpreters Part One
Discussing the code of ethics applied to interpreters 15:47 |
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Role of Interpreters Part Two
Discussing the role on interpters in the legal context 16:02 |
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What Does Guilty Mean ?
Looking at the meaning and misconceptions of the word "guilty"9:50 |
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What Does Not Guilty Mean ?
Looking at the meaning and misconceptions of the term "Not Guilty" 9:03 |
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Explanation of warrant and protective custody
Comparing the Yolngu system of law and western law 12: 48 |
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Explanation of Bail and protective custody
Comparing the Yolngu system of law and western law 11:55 |
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Did Ngapaki bring law with them ?
Talks about what law white settlers brought with them10:22 |
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Do ngapaki have law (part A)
Offers an explanation of dominant culture legal issues11:51 |
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Do ngapaki have law (part B
Offers an explanation of dominant culture legal issues11:51 |
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Legal Terms: Charge
Clears up confusion associated with the legal term "Charge"22:57 |
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Legal Terms: Consent
Clears up confusion associated with the legal term "Consent"19:26 |
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Paper takes the spirit out of the law
Looks at how legal documents sometimes lose the spirit of the law
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Tension between Yolngu and Balanda Law
Looks at differences between Yolngu and mainstream law 11:14 |
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What are Courts about ?
Gives an explanation of the court process11:16 |
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What is jail all about ?
What happens when someone goes to jail 7:56 |
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What law did Captain Phillip bring with him ?
Looks at the law which arrived with Captain Phillip 11:39 |
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What law did Napaki bring to Australia ?
Looks at the law which arrived with early settlers to Australia 11:15 |
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Meaning of the term "Ilegal"
Explanation of the english term in Yolngu Matha 3:01 |
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A message about the meaning of the word "Legal"
Explanation of the english word in Yolngu Matha 3:01 |
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A message about the meaning of the word "Illegal"
Explanation of the english word in Yolngu Matha 2:39 |
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Meaning of the words "Guilty" and "Not Guilty"
Explanation of the english words in Yolngu Matha 2:22 |
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