Despite facing a three-day liquor licence suspension for an alleged breach, Hotel Lake Brunner’s defiant owner, Phillip Barnett, plans to challenge the decision publicly due to concerns over the SCAB test’s fairness. Despite legal costs exceeding $25,000 and potential financial losses, Barnett remains committed to upholding host responsibility at his family-operated establishment in Moana, which will continue to offer accommodation, dining, and off-licence services during the suspension. The police’s actions were based on a test assessing patrons’ intoxication levels, leading to the suspension during a busy weekend, prompting support from the community and a call for a more collaborative approach from local agencies.
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