Mr. Callinan’s report states that the lockout laws have made Kings Cross and the Sydney CBD safer and that they are valid. However, Mr. Callinan has suggested a number of changes to the existing legislation that could help licensees.
Currently, in NSW there exists a 1.30am lockout, 3am cease of alcohol service and 10pm restriction on take-away liquor sales.
The suggestions include:
- Relaxing the 1.30am lockout and 3am last drinks measures for live entertainment venues to a 2am lockout and 3.30am last drinks for a two-year trial period.
- Extending the state-wide sale of takeaway alcohol from 10pm to 11pm.
- Extending the home delivery of alcohol from 10pm to midnight.
The report will now be considered by Deputy Premier Troy Grant who will provide a response before the end of the year.
Stakeholder briefings and community drop-in information sessions will also be held over the next few weeks to inform the public on the report’s findings. Find out more here.
