Last of Sydney’s laws shutting down drinking venues by 1.30am to be removed. Follow all the latest news and updates, live
11.04pm GMT
The decision to repeal lockout laws in Sydney’s Kings Cross – the last zone the controversial laws have remained in place – will breathe new life into the Sydney icon, according to the Sydney Business Chamber.
The changes mean venues will be able to accept customers after 1:30am, restrictions on serving drinks in glass as opposed to plastic cups scrapped.
10.56pm GMT
The ABC has cut away from the Daniel Andrews press conference to give other news updates – as the premier started talking about a local infrastructure issue.
The broadcast should be back in time for questions from reporters, anchor Joe O’Brien says.
Continue reading…Last of Sydney’s laws shutting down drinking venues by 1.30am to be removed. Follow all the latest news and updates, live 11.04pm GMTThe decision to repeal lockout laws in Sydney’s Kings Cross – the last zone the controversial laws have remained in place – will breathe new life into the Sydney icon, according to the Sydney Business Chamber. The changes mean venues will be able to accept customers after 1:30am, restrictions on serving drinks in glass as opposed to plastic cups scrapped. 10.56pm GMTThe ABC has cut away from the Daniel Andrews press conference to give other news updates – as the premier started talking about a local infrastructure issue. The broadcast should be back in time for questions from reporters, anchor Joe O’Brien says. Continue reading…