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Precincts making Perth safer

Dec 17, 2024
More than 200 violent and anti-social offenders have been barred from five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs) since laws to increase safety and reduce alcohol-related harm were introduced almost two years ago
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Violent offender bans keeping Perth’s entertainment precincts safe

Dec 21, 2023
Dozens of violent and anti-social offenders have been banned from entering the five Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs), one year on from the introduction of laws aimed at keeping these areas safe for people to enjoy.
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New legislation aims to provide safer entertainment precincts

Sep 28, 2022
Proposed new legislation will exclude convicted offenders and perpetrators of antisocial behaviour in designated Protected Entertainment Precincts from entering those areas.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023