Laws & Licensing

Late-Night Assaults down in NSW ...

The NSW State Government crackdown on pubs and clubs instigated after March 2008 has resulted in a large reduction in the number of assaults on licensed premises, according to new research. [Read More...]

[Wed 20/04/2011 03:12:51]

... as Police Praise Brisbane Trial

Two Drink Safe Precincts (DSP) have been hailed as a success by the Queensland State Government and police officials following a three month trial. [Read More...]

[Wed 20/04/2011 03:20:39]

'Rogue Trader' prompts Liquor Licence Review

A loophole that is likely to allow a Newcastle nightclub to trade over the Easter weekend may prompt a full review of NSW liquor laws as the State Government commits itself to cracking down on operators. [Read More...]

[Mon 18/04/2011 02:33:09]

Drink Safe asks for Feedback

Queenslanders are being encouraged to go online and have their say about Drink Safe Precinct trials in Townsville, Surfers Paradise and Fortitude Valley, with licensees also asked to comment. [Read More...]

[Wed 13/04/2011 01:18:12]

Wee Problem gets Portable Solution

The City of Sydney is to trial portable urinals on Friday and Saturday nights following the success of these outdoor facilities in other cities and during large music festivals in Australia. [Read More...]

[Fri 08/04/2011 09:57:22]

Liquor Accord puts Patrons on Notice

Fortitude Valley's late night licensees have joined forces to make drinkers aware that they face being banned from the precinct for anti-social behaviour. [Read More...]

[Mon 04/04/2011 01:14:23]

Melbourne extends Licence Freeze

Victoria's Coalition Government has extended the freeze on late-night liquor licences in inner Melbourne and surrounding municipalities for a further 18 months. [Read More...]

[Mon 28/03/2011 12:40:13]

Call for City Security Force in Melbourne

In an open letter to Melbourne's Lord Mayor and councillors, Nightclub Owners Forum convenor Peter Iwaniuk argues that a more strategic approach must be adopted to policing and public safety. [Read More...]

[Mon 21/03/2011 11:29:55]

Pollies cool on Last Drink's Lockout

Local candidates in all electorates across NSW are being urged by the Police Association to commit to the issue of alcohol-related violence by supporting its Last Drinks campaign in the lead up to the state election on March 26. [Read More...]

[Mon 14/03/2011 12:45:15]

Police Arrest Four as Hotel Robbed

Police from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit have charged four men over the armed robbery of two Sydney hotels, one this weekend and another earlier this month. [Read More...]

[Mon 14/03/2011 10:33:04]

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