Bundaberg Rum hopes for answers ahead of state election - Bundaberg Distilling Co.

22 Nov 2017 8:23 AM

Bundaberg Rum hopes for answers ahead of state election

Bundaberg Rum has sent an open letter to all four of Queensland’s major political parties asking which leaders will stand up and support a Queensland icon.

Chair of Bundaberg Distilling Co., Ms Kylie McPherson said despite being an economically important Queensland brand, Queensland liquor laws unfairly target Bundaberg Rum products.

“Last week we wrote an open letter to the ALP, LNP, PHON and KAP asking each of them to commit to fixing Queensland’s liquor laws and to treat all forms of alcohol equally.

“Under our liquor laws after midnight Queenslanders can go into a pub or bar and buy a large glass of wine or a pint of beer that could contain as much as 2.5 standard drinks, but can’t buy a can of Bundaberg Rum OP & Cola, 1.9 standard drinks.

“It makes no sense that a consumer can buy some drinks after midnight which have more standard drinks, but others with less standard drinks are banned.

“Bundaberg Rum support strong, fair and equal liquor laws. A more common sense approach will support Bundy and the wider hospitality industry, particularly as the state moves into the year of hosting the Commonwealth Games.

“It’s time to stand up for what’s fair. It’s time for our leaders to stick up for a Queenslander,” Ms McPherson said.

Ms McPherson said Bundaberg Rum hoped to get some favourable responses to its request as campaigning continues in the region in the lead-up to Saturday’s election.

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Attachment: Copy of Open Letter from Bundaberg Rum to Queensland’s political leaders

Charmaine Glase Senior Communications Manager 0490 434 666 [email protected]

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