Policy is a decision-making framework or course of action to achieve a desired effect of change.(Dye 1992, p.35)” In public sector contextual, policies are designed and approved by political support purpose by Government administrative. There is definite process or method of actions selected by government to implement the public policy in the light of given conditions and scenarios which usually determine present and future decisions (Howlett, Ramesh & Perl 1995). These set of decisions along with the action plans considered to implement. Then government setup the programs to implement these decisions and monitors the policy objectives and outcomes.
This report proposes the following steps to implement the Melbourne 2.00 am Locked-out policy.
2.4.1 Issue Identification Issue identification is very first stage for any policy making (Mitroff & Emshoff 1979). The issues should be strong enough to prompts the need for government intervention. In case of Melbourne 2.00 am locked-out policy the main issues are violence and assaults. Which are enough for making any policy to control this situation. It is Government responsibility to provide safe and healthy atmosphere for citizens but alcohol-fuelled violence and assaults rate going high every year …show more content…
The Implementation could comprise adopting effective rules and regulations, providing relevant services, public education campaigns, settlement of disputes(Hill, M & Varone 2014). But Melbourne Locked-out policy implementation was missing need of proper education and awareness about binge drinking. The cost factor was not properly addressed by policymaker because Melbourne is 24/7 city. According nights’ massive crowd of people visit city and spend a lot of money there. Therefore, the cost factor should consider before making in this policy and some low-risk clubs and bars should be exempt from this
This report proposes the following steps to implement the Melbourne 2.00 am Locked-out policy.
2.4.1 Issue Identification Issue identification is very first stage for any policy making (Mitroff & Emshoff 1979). The issues should be strong enough to prompts the need for government intervention. In case of Melbourne 2.00 am locked-out policy the main issues are violence and assaults. Which are enough for making any policy to control this situation. It is Government responsibility to provide safe and healthy atmosphere for citizens but alcohol-fuelled violence and assaults rate going high every year …show more content…
The Implementation could comprise adopting effective rules and regulations, providing relevant services, public education campaigns, settlement of disputes(Hill, M & Varone 2014). But Melbourne Locked-out policy implementation was missing need of proper education and awareness about binge drinking. The cost factor was not properly addressed by policymaker because Melbourne is 24/7 city. According nights’ massive crowd of people visit city and spend a lot of money there. Therefore, the cost factor should consider before making in this policy and some low-risk clubs and bars should be exempt from this