New streamlined banned drinker scanning system

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A new Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) scanning system is being rolled out across the Northern Territory (NT).

Territorians can expect to have a more ‘speedy’ experience with the BDR as new and improved devices are rolled out across the NT.

The current BDR scanning equipment is reaching its end-of-life, with the new equipment to reduce the time it takes to scan licences to 1.3 seconds.

Other improvements to the system include smart use of tablets to significantly streamline technology required to scan licences.

The BDR is a valuable tool to assist in reducing alcohol related harm in the NT.

The BDR identifies people who are banned from purchasing takeaway alcohol and stops their purchase.

There are nearly 250 BDR devices in operation in more than 160 takeaway liquor venues throughout the NT.

As at July there were 2,857 people on the BDR, with 355 sales declined in that month due to being on BDR.

The rollout of the new equipment is expected to be completed in November 2022.

Screenshot of the new BDR dashboard

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