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Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy
The NSW Government ended restrictions that impacted venues, aiming to boost the $110 billion night-time economy after a review found laws were ineffective, with over half of music venues closed.
- The New South Wales government removed the final major lockout laws after more than a decade, covering Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the Sydney CBD, exactly 12 years after their announcement.
- A Liquor & Gaming NSW review found lockout laws introduced in 2014 after the deaths of one-punch victims Thomas Kelly and Daniel Christie were not fit for purpose, while BOCSAR confirmed alcohol-related violence declined in Sydney CBD and Kings Cross.
- Authorities lifted specific mandates including the 3.30am last-drinks rule, public/plastic cups mandate, RSA marshal requirements, and removed per-person drinks limits in Sydney CBD and Kings Cross.
- Industry groups welcomed the repeal, saying over half of Sydney music venues closed after 2014 restrictions and the move offers a chance to revive the night-time sector, NTIA CEO Mick Gibb said.
- Advocates say the repeal unlocks the $110 billion night-time economy and unrealised after-dark potential in a state home to 8.2 million residents, while critics of the lockout laws highlight cultural and economic costs.
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"Bedtime is over" for Sydney businesses as 12-year-old lockout laws end
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NSW Axes Remaining Lockout Laws In Push To Revitalise Nightlife
The state government is removing the final remnants of the controversial lockout laws tonight, including rules that saw last drinks served at 3:30am. The laws were introduced by Liberal Premier ... The post NSW Axes Remaining Lockout Laws In Push To Revitalise Nightlife appeared first on City Hub.
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