Holding the NSW top job for a week, acting Premier Troy Grant has opened the door for reform to Sydney’s lockout and the State’s “unjustified” …
LAUNDY’S STEYNE TO CLOSE FOR 7 DAYS FOR SERVING MINORS
Liquor & Gaming NSW has laid down the law, ordering the closure of Manly landmark the Steyne Hotel for seven days. On 12 September 2015 …
CALLINAN LOCKOUT REVIEW HEARS OF ‘POOR POLICY’
The independent review into the controversial trade restrictions in Sydney and across NSW prompted a swath of submissions including the AHA’s call to drop the …
VENUES COP ‘ATTITUDE TEST’ FROM LICENSING: SOLICITOR
As licensing regulations and their enforcement face the spotlight in NSW, the front line of the defence speaks of wasted resources and an “attitude test” …
QUEENSLAND LOCKOUT BILL SEES MPs SACRIFICE HOSPITALITY FOR REGIONAL JOBS
Queensland’s minority government has rammed through its lockout agenda, with the Katter Party trading hospitality jobs throughout the State for its rural constituents. The day …
CASINO CAPERS – WHERE THE BOUNDARIES END
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 …
LOCKOUTS ARE NO SOLUTION, JUST CROWD CONTROL: FOUNDATION
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 …
BAIRD BATTLES AS SYDNEY LOCKOUT BACKLASH LOOMS
The NSW Government finds itself defending from shaky ground as public sentiment against the draconian ‘lockout’ and bottleshop laws swells – just in time for …
NEW LICENCE BAN CONTINUES AS NSW GOVT PONDERS LOCKOUTS
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 …
SYDNEY NIGHT ECONOMY REPORT PROVES DEVASTATION, PROMPTS EDUCATION: INDUSTRY
The City of Sydney’s latest report into the Late Night Economy confirms the massive drop in visitor numbers in the lockout zones, and prompts calls …