
APRIL 18, 2008
THE CONTROVERSY surrounding the opening of a proposed adult shop close to a school in Proserpine has reverberated across the State.
Acting Premier Paul Lucas said the State Government would now review issues surrounding adult stores opening close to schools.
"The State Government will look at ways whether through changing state policies or strengthening council planning schemes to regulate how close to schools adult stores could be established," Mr Lucas said.
Director of Davy Lane Adult Shop Roley Jackson said he was surprised to a degree about the controversy surrounding his shop.
"It had to happen some time. I guess with all the controversy with the school it is not surprising."
Mr Jackson said he thought the uproar over his particular store would die down, but the overall issue of adult store locations wouldn't.....(read more)
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