Liquor poll slated

(NZSPA)

Both major political parties have been criticised by NZUSA over the proposed referendum for late closing to be held in September.

The motion passed by the council of NZUSA stated that "this Council regrets the lack of leadership and guidance demonstrated by both major political parties in referring the matter of liquor hours to a referendum."

The Otago President. Bruce Robertson, who presented the remit to the national commission on Sunday, said: "This should be a matter of government by the Government."

In his report. NZUSA President, Ross Mountain, stated: "It would be an absolute disaster if this act of bipartisan political cowardice resulted in New Zealand being condemned to a further decade of swilling."

He hoped, too. that NZUSA. all Constituents, and all students would do everything possible in order to get people out and voting for extended hours in the referendum.

"There is a growing feeling amongst those who could secure the result that no change is going to result from the referendum," he said.

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