Child pub ban to be made law

ALLOWING children to be in a pub after nine o’clock will be illegal in a fortnight. The next batch of regulations under the new liquor licensing laws comes into effect on September 29.

From that date, under 18s will not be allowed on a licensed premises after 9pm, unless they are attending a private function where a meal is being served, allowing for family parties or private events.

Pub owners will also have the discretion to exclude under 18s from the bar at any time of the day.