A group of northern West Australian councils say a trial of the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) has been ineffective in cracking down on problem drinking since its implementation nearly two years ago.
The Kimberley Regional Group, made up of the Shire of Broome, Derby West-Kimberley, Halls Creek and Wyndham East-Kimberley, made the submission to the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries in October.