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NSW bids ‘final farewell’ to remaining lockout laws

NSW will officially end the final major provisions of the state’s controversial lockout laws, 12 years after they were first established.

Twelve years to the day since they were announced, we are now declaring the lockout laws have been completely abolished. I’m delighted to say goodbye to this chapter of Sydney’s nightlife story.

The lockouts had good intentions but a diabolical impact on the night-time economy and the reputation of our city.