In 2014, the NSW government proposed closing bars at 1:30AM to new patrons and serving the last drink at 3AM. The proposal was meant to curb late night alcohol fueled violence outside of bars and restaurants. Proponents argue that similar laws enacted in Newcastle in 2008 resulted in a 36% decline of assaults. Opponents, including the bar and restaurant industries, argue that the laws will hurt their businesses and cause them to fire employees.
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@9SLF4KB3mos3MO
Yes, but try to find other ways to stop alcohol fuelled violence without harming the night time economy
@8RGW4H34yrs4Y
Increase education regarding drinking and consequences
@8RHCK4J4yrs4Y
Yes, however lockout should begin one hour prior to each establishments closing time (determined by the establishment itself)
@8VZKN983yrs3Y
Yes, but only after consulting with all relevant parties.
@8VC6KG4Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, but invite the hospitality industry organisations and employee organisation to establish compensation
Yes, but monitoring the rate of domestic violence at the same time. People who are inclined to assaulting others in public might do that at home instead.
Yes, so long as the police do not use force
Yes, in terms of reducing crime, but I don't support the loss of nightlife and night economic activity in Sydney.
Yes, but we should investigate a better way to stop alcohol fueled violence without harming the economy
@9TQ6P2F2mos2MO
Yes, but find another solution to alcohol fuelled violence with agreement from businesses, and medical personnel
@9SDNP5T3mos3MO
Yes, but begin a commission into finding better ways to stop alcohol fuelled violence which don’t harm the night time economy
@9S7QD4D4mos4MO
Yes, but launch a royal commission to find better ways to stop violence caused by alcohol which don’t harm the night time economy
@9RTRN3J4mos4MO
That is hard because it can be beneficial and it could be dangerous if a war on lock out is necessary and a deadly virus too
@9PSLVTY5mos5MO
No, instead the government should incentivise the bar and restaurant industries to enforce their own laws that prevent late night alcohol fueled violence, whilst protecting their businesses.
@9SG5GFN3mos3MO
Yes, but launch a commission into finder better ways to stop alcohol fuelled violence without harming the night time economy
@9JYR3C710mos10MO
it may reduce late night alchol violence but what about day time violence just turn all the bars into that aa clip from family guy where it tunrs into a church when the cops come but its a bar until then.
@9F9CM9C1yr1Y
i support the pirate party
@9HS75FK11mos11MO
Kinda, government should be allow to set a standard but the decision should fall upon the businesses on which to do lockouts.
Yes but businesses should be subsidized from lost income, there should be other services/non alcoholic options to support wellbeing after lockdown, and there shouldn't be exemptions for spaces like casinos
@8TZGJZS3yrs3Y
People shouldn't be out drinking
@8RJNF2Q4yrs4Y
This should be up to the discretion of the business
@8R3LHL94yrs4Y
50 - 50 The businesses shouldn't be blamed for the actions of a few but also drunk crime should be controlled
@8PC5ZVQ4yrs4Y
Depends on the safety of the area
No, but Highschool children should be made very aware of the risks of alcohol in a public setting and the punishments need to be made clearer.
Yes but only in very special circumstances
Yes, it’s unnecessary to put that strain on customer service workers.
Only in high risk areas. Government should ensure there is proper public transport and lighting in those areas
@8G3ZL2Y4yrs4Y
No, There is not enough substantial evidence showing that lockout laws are effective.
Provided patrons are given safe environments when the lock out time comes
@92JZ2MP3yrs3Y
No, this has killed the entertainment industry.
@92CKNFLUnited Australia3yrs3Y
Yes, but I think the lock out law time should be earlier
No, this is a Local Laws concern.
No, but implementing differing legislation and promoting education towards alcohol fuelled violence
if this is covid lock down related then yes, let me stay in my room and get 99 slayer
No. What’s needed is serious penalties for drunken violence, and proper observance by venues of RSA laws & their obligation to deny entry to intoxicated individuals.
the buisness should make their own choices but it shouldnt be compulsory
Yes, lock out hours should be increased.
@8XDTV6N3yrs3Y
People should be able to make their own decisions, and not be punished if they haven't done anything wrong. However, if this is some sort of uncontrollable by other methods outbreak of violence in one particular concentrated area, and everything done previously has failed, and only as a last resort, then I guess (if it's the absolute last thing left to do that would potentially work), you could introduce lockout laws. But it wouldn't be right to have them permanently, unless the issue is neverending.
However, this question is no longer relevant and should be removed, as no lock out laws are currently in effect in Australia.
@98GQN462yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on the duration and laws of the lock out.
I am neutral on the matter
@9353BBF3yrs3Y
Yes; measures that effectively reduce, late night, alcohol fuelled violence should be examined for suitability, appropriately implemented, and periodically reviewed.
@934YQRM3yrs3Y
Should be an individual choice
@933PPCT3yrs3Y
I don’t have an option either way.
@933L8HB3yrs3Y
Yes, but more funding into should go to education about safe drinking and violence
@92ZBH5WOne Nation3yrs3Y
Don't understand this question.
@92VQ7HL3yrs3Y
Restrict but not lock-out
No, but increase police protection at the proposed times
@92RTY3J3yrs3Y
Violence can happen at any time of the night, should be more focused on intoxication levels
@92N7QDB3yrs3Y
Yes in areas of high risk of violence and crime
@9267T3X3yrs3Y
Lock out laws need to be refined and suited towards supporting small businesses and creating equality with all. E.g., casinos having lock out laws.
@923XP5HAnimal Justice3yrs3Y
Yes, "Alcohol Culture" is toxic and should be discouraged in society.
No, but should be decided on a community by community basis
@96FVK5J2yrs2Y
No, Government has no right dictating the opening and closing hours of private business
@92WFQ2M3yrs3Y
No, these laws only served to funnel people into areas that were uneffected by the lock out laws.
@92TRHJR3yrs3Y
Yes, but for public venues only.
@92XJPYK3yrs3Y
Further research before making a decision
@8Q5KDQK4yrs4Y
Yes, but only where/when such crimes are a problem.
@8P93XG24yrs4Y
No, only if the government combats alcohol and drug abuse. At the current state, it’s good.
No, they increase the chance of violence and excess alcohol abuse within the suburbs and outside of security/police control.
@8DWCPNQ4yrs4Y
It depends on the area, the lockout laws can prevent violence however the people committing this violence is almost only men, there should be a focus on violence within males rather than just creating lockout laws
@8R7SXT34yrs4Y
only in proven trouble spots where a venue has had ongoing problems
Dependant on the location and clientele
@8TLVKYF3yrs3Y
no, but it could be enforced in areas with high levels of violence resulting from alcohol
@8P6LSWN4yrs4Y
No because I believe in liberty, even if it's risky and potentially dangerous.
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