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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Response rates from 36.2k Australia voters.
39% Yes |
61% No |
39% Yes |
61% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9SLF4KB8mos8MO
Yes, but try to find other ways to stop alcohol fuelled violence without harming the night time economy
@8RHCK4J4yrs4Y
Yes, however lockout should begin one hour prior to each establishments closing time (determined by the establishment itself)
@8RGW4H34yrs4Y
Increase education regarding drinking and consequences
@8VC6KG44yrs4Y
Yes, but invite the hospitality industry organisations and employee organisation to establish compensation
@8JB5CFH4yrs4Y
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.
@8VZKN984yrs4Y
Yes, but only after consulting with all relevant parties.
@8TMCHQC4yrs4Y
Yes, so long as the police do not use force
@9VZ8VMF6mos6MO
Yes, in terms of reducing crime, but I don't support the loss of nightlife and night economic activity in Sydney.
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