Welcome to the Valley Liquor Accord's website.

The VLA is a voluntary collaboration between local licensees, Local Government, various State Government departments, community organisations, the Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Queensland Police Service. The VLA strives to proactively address issues associated with the consumption of alcohol and illicit substances within the Valley Entertainment Precinct (VEP). With over 150 bars, clubs, restaurants and cafes operating day and night, safety and the projection of positive perceptions of our precinct are paramount.

From its inception in 2004 the VLA (or VAMP as it was in those days) has been instrumental in the introduction of many successful initiatives within the VEP. The development of our latest action plan - addressing key issues such as patron education, transport, the impact of illicit drugs and the impact of off-premise consumption of alcohol - is an example of our proactive mindset.

It is simply not possible to be in the liquor industry at this time and not be part of a Liquor Accord.

Please take the time to read over our 2012 publication "We Are All In This Together".

I would like to thank Fortitude Valley licensees, the Queensland Police Service, all the government departments involved, Brisbane City Council, the Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Queensland Taxi Council, the VLA Executive and all VLA members for their continued participation and active support.

Nick Braban
Chairman VLA