Member

On the issue of cost, we must recognise that many of the venues and events that are captured by the Bill are run by small businesses, community organisations and charitable groups. Imposing blanket security requirements without consideration of financial viability risks driving these important contributors to our social and cultural fabric out of operation. This amendment ensures that, if a venue can demonstrate that the cost of implementing a particular procedure is unreasonable, it can seek relief. This is a common-sense safeguard that acknowledges the real-world financial pressures that many operators face.