Trade Restriction

CASINO CAPERS – WHERE THE BOUNDARIES END

Posted on February 19th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
As NSW’ northern neighbour slips into lockout purgatory, more voices emerge to question the role of casinos in the changing landscape. Further to the discussion in PubTIC Magazine’s latest edition, the exclusion of casinos from the lockout noose is poorly

LOCKOUTS ARE NO SOLUTION, JUST CROWD CONTROL: FOUNDATION

Posted on February 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
In the countdown to new legislation being introduced to Parliament, the Just Let It Go Foundation is pleading for real measures against violence, not another political circus. “The lockout is not a means to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence … it is

BAIRD BATTLES AS SYDNEY LOCKOUT BACKLASH LOOMS

Posted on February 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government finds itself defending from shaky ground as public sentiment against the draconian ‘lockout’ and bottleshop laws swells – just in time for “an independent, evidence-based review”. The past nine days have seen NSW Premier Mike Baird on

NEW LICENCE BAN CONTINUES AS NSW GOVT PONDERS LOCKOUTS

Posted on February 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has announced it will continue a freeze on new licences in Sydney’s CBD and Kings Cross, ahead of the review it will begin this month into Sydney’s controversial and increasingly unpopular ‘lockout’ laws. [caption id="attachment_5017" align="alignright" width="200"]

LEGAL COMMITTEE HEARS WIDE-SPREAD CONDEMNATION FOR LOCKOUT LAWS

Posted on January 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
In a few weeks Queensland’s government will put forward proposals for State-wide lockouts and trade restrictions – despite mounting evidence and calls to not cripple the hospitality industry. A travelling parliamentary committee is conducting hearings into the upcoming legislation proposal,

DE ANGELIS SPURNED BY WOWSERS IN DEVELOPMENT-HUNGRY LIVERPOOL

Posted on November 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Prominent Sydney hotelier Peter De Angelis is fighting to overcome an emotion-driven backlash against a new pub development in the booming Liverpool LGA. De Angelis Hotel Investments (DHI) recently submitted the second Development Application for the Fontainebleau Motor Inn site

QUEENSLAND LABOR ATTACKS WITH SECOND DRAFT OF LOCKOUT LAWS

Posted on November 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The Palazczuk Government has announced a diluted package and extended timeframe on the introduction of controversial restrictions to Queensland venues. Forced to re-think the proposals after public denunciation by key independents the minority Labor Government needs to pass the measures

REGULATOR BROADENS REVIEW INTO MANDATORY ID SCANNERS

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
OLGR is conducting a review into Kings Cross’ mandated ID scanners, ahead of the statutory review of the ‘lockout and last drinks’ legislation, due to take place February, 2016. Announced in the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) newsletter

RALLIES ACROSS QUEENSLAND TO “SAVE OUR NIGHTLIFE”

Posted on September 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Industry action continues to work against the proposed State-wide licensing restrictions for Queensland, with stakeholder rallies to take place this weekend. Action group No Curfew has organised three Save Our Nightlife events for this Saturday (19 September), taking place simultaneously