A new study out of BOCSAR heralds stark results in its assessment of which NSW liquor licensing policies delivered the largest reduction in violent crime in and around venues. Between 2008 and 2018 the NSW Government implemented a range of liquor licensing reforms to reduce violence. The study estimates the impact of these policies on […]
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The NSW Government has announced significant changes to Sydney’s controversial ‘lockout laws’ as its own figures show continued record low levels of violence in venues. After almost six years in the dark, the Berejiklian Government yesterday foretold that from 14 January 2020 licensed venues in the Sydney CBD and Oxford Street will no longer be
Former top gamer the Vegas Hotel has sold in in-transition Kings Cross for circa $25 million, as the precinct continues to evolve from high-life to high-end living. The Vegas is one of the stalwarts of the previously notorious party precinct, boasting a 24-hour licence and once thriving gaming operation of 30 machines and only three-hour
The revival of Sydney’s nightlife is one step closer with release today of the Joint Select Committee’s report recommending removing restrictions in the CBD. But Kings Cross is still seen as a problem. The government-led inquiry has made 40 recommendations, most poignantly scrapping restrictions such as the infamous 1.30am lockout and 3am cessation of service
After five years and seven months in the dark, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has opened the door to Sydney’s revival, suggesting “it’s time”. Speaking to media over the weekend, Berejiklian heralded removing the 1:30am lockouts in Sydney’s CBD, but stood firm on continuing the trade restrictions in Kings Cross. The ‘lockout laws’ encompass a range
Scores of pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, bars and other places of business stand in purgatory with millions of potential patrons, as the NSW government-appointed committee deliberates the fate and future of the capital’s economy and reputation. More than five years and three months after the State government imposed the raft of laws known as ‘the lockouts’,
Justin Hemmes is leading the charge to free the capital from the shackles of subjugation, declaring steps to reinvigorate Sydney’s world-class destination status. The CBD and Kings Cross precincts that were once alive at night with throngs of patrons have steadily faded under the cloud of Sydney’s restrictive regulations, quashing late-night trade and hamstringing hospitality
The NSW government has announced its latest ‘review’ into Sydney’s stifling lockout laws, likely to continue the tradition of finding new reasons to justify misplaced reasoning that has cost the city and businesses tens of billions. The popularly termed ‘lockout’ laws refer to a fleet of restrictions on trade in hospitality businesses in the Sydney
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The Bourbon is sustaining its reputation as one of Sydney’s hubs for music, launching a regular all-day dance party on its new rooftop bar. Toward the end of 2017, uber-after hours nightclub Afters opened in Darlinghurst’s Club 77, offering a post-lockouts alternative by opening at 5am Sunday mornings, going through until midday. Afters is now
After nearly two decades bringing world-class music and entertainment to Sydney, World Bar Kings Cross has closed its doors for good. The iconic venue on Bayswater Road in the famous precinct has been presenting bands and DJs to heaving throngs of dancing patrons for 18 years. Nearly five years ago, the Liberal State Government introduced
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