DIAGEO “STANDS WITH” INDUSTRY TO HELP REVIVE SYDNEY

As Sydney languishes under the weight of lockouts and trade restrictions, Diageo recently assembled a brains trust to discuss the city’s revival and plans for moving forward. The world’s largest drinks manufacturer has an unrivalled perspective on alcohol consumption and

OLGR FLOODED WITH PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON LOCKOUT REVIEW

The New South Wales Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing has reported a massive response to requests for input on Sydney’s controversial lockout laws and State bottleshop closure. The Callinan Review, fronted by the Hon. Ian Callinan AC QC, is

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 “an independent, evidence-based review”. The past nine days have seen NSW Premier Mike Baird on

MPs TO VOTE DOWN LOCKOUT BILL

Independent MP Billy Gordon has come out against the controversial plan for State-wide lockouts in Queensland, announcing plans to team with two Katter Party MPs to veto the bill. The State election in January saw Queensland Labor vow to address

NO SUPPORT FOR LOCKOUTS WITHOUT EVIDENCE: GORDON

A discerning voice has rung out against Queensland Labor’s “blanket legislation” to introduce State-wide lockouts, with FNQ MP Billy Gordon calling for actual evidence. Concerned the proposed lockout laws will have detrimental effects in his electorate, Gordon warns the Labor