Basically what this amendment is doing is removing the lines, “or in or near any other public place usually frequented by persons under the age of 18 years”.
So it would still contain “or near a school, or on or near school grounds”. It's just removing something that we see as so broad that there is no definition of what it would mean.
We think it would have a very negative consequence and impact, particularly on young people. I don't believe it should be in this bill. We heard quite a lot of testimony on this point. I hope members will consider supporting it.