The state government of New South Wales, the largest state in Australia, is proposing that voting be allowed in licensed premises, in particular pubs, in certain rural areas. According to acting Premier John Watkins the option is being looked at because of what he says is a lack of venues outside of Sydney. State elections are due to be held next year.
Deputy Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell rubbished the idea, affirming that he was content with the current polling sites - schools and community halls - while also asking how the drinking and gambling that goes on in pubs could be seperated from the voting going on. Watkins answered the question quite succinctly: pubs would not be allowed to serve alcohol.
Now, I think that a town with an election on is, at the best of times, a town with no cheer; but a town with also no beer?
Technorati Tags: australian elections, alcohol, new south wales
