On the agenda is a proposal to ban some cocktails, shots and other high-alcohol drinks in a bid to curb drunken violence in Ballarat.

It will not be the first time the accord - a voluntary committee comprised of representatives from police, council, late-night venues, security and taxi companies - has discussed the move.

Last November, the group agreed to scale back the sale of some alcoholic drinks, but rejected an outright ban.

A recent decision by the Mildura Liquor Accord to introduce a similar ban has prompted the Ballarat Accord to re-examine the proposal today.

Given the growing concern within the community about alcohol-fuelled violence in Ballarat - as evidenced by the strong response to The Courier's Had Enough? campaign - the proposal is worthy of consideration.

Ballarat has long taken a leading role in its efforts to stem alcohol-fuelled street violence.

In 2004, the city introduced a 3am nightclub lockout following a six-month trial at 2am.

The initiative led to a reduction in assaults and property damage in the central business district, and has since been taken up by several of our regional neighbours, including Shepparton and Bendigo.

Whether we follow Mildura's lead and prohibit the sale of certain alcoholic beverages is not for this newspaper to decide.

The move has divided the Mildura community and has already drawn a mixed response from Ballarat licensees and residents.

While supporters see the ban as a positive step towards promoting responsible drinking, opponents argue that issues of alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour lie much deeper than the contents of your glass.

Ultimately, the decision should and will be made by the accord. If not today, then at a later date.

Perhaps, as was done with the curfew, any changes should be trialled for a period of time before a final determination is made.

Similarly, it is hoped that members of the accord continue to work together to tackle drunken violence.

Ballarat Police Senior Sergeant Tim Argall said: "For any of these initiatives to work we need the support of all accord members."

Only time will tell if such support exists.