The zones have been re-established within 300 metres of outlets supplying alcohol in Boggabilla and Mungindi and within 500 metres in Moree, following a resolution which was passed by Moree Plains Shire Council during its ordinary meeting on August 27.

The draft proposal to re-establish the zones was on public exhibition for 30 days and accessible to community members for comment through council's website. Relevant stakeholders such as Moree Community Safety Committee, NSW Police, local Licensees, Local Aboriginal Land Councils and the Anti-Discrimination Board were also invited through direct correspondence to provide feedback on the proposal.

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Four submissions were in support of the re-establishment of the zones while one submission requested a variation.

Moree and District Services Club sought a variation to the zone to permit alcohol to be served on public reserve adjoining their site, but council ruled to keep the zone as is, with licensing for specific events still possible

The zones have been enforced within Moree, Boggabilla, and Mungindi since 2012, and have proven to be an effective tool in assisting NSW Police and council to manage the safety ofcommunity members.

The blue shading in the maps pictured of Moree, Boggabilla, and Mungindi displays the roads, public car park, parks and footpaths included in the re-established zones.