I want to thank Mr McKelvie for bringing this bill to the House. He has recognised that reform of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act is needed, and that section 235 of the Act is poorly worded and could encapsulate events and parties that don't need to be regulated at all. I agree with him that the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act needs amendment, and I want the legislation to do three things. Those are three factors that I use to assess this bill, so let me tell you what they are. First, the legislation shall allow communities to make meaningful contributions to licensing decisions. Second, it should be a piece of legislation that allows licensing bodies to take into account alcohol's contribution to health and social issues within the community they are considering. Third, it should create a better way of regulating alcohol that leads to thriving, healthy regions, cities and towns, where those on the lowest incomes, and Māori and Pacific people, aren't disproportionately affected by the impact of alcohol. Because the current legislation makes it far too difficult for communities to object to licences, and this bill would only make it harder, in particular circumstances.