The Callinan Review into the existing lockout laws and liquor restrictions in NSW has received 1,856 submissions.

The formal submission period for the independent review by the Hon Ian Callinan AC QC opened on 5 March 2016 and closed on Monday night (April 4).

A total 1,856 submissions have since been received from organisations and individuals relating to the 1.30am lock out, 3am cease alcohol service restriction and 10pm take-away liquor restrictions.

Submissions will be posted on the independent review’s website on April 18 and will be considered before the final report is given to the NSW Government in August.