The extension of late-night trading hours for bottle shops in NSW has been linked to an increase in domestic violence assaults. 7NEWS
The extension of late-night trading hours for bottle shops in NSW has been linked to an increase in domestic violence assaults.
In December 2016, the NSW government allowed bottle shops and alcohol home delivery services across the state to trade for an extra hour until 11pm.BOCSAR now estimates an additional 1120 domestic violence assaults occurred in the 38 months after hours were extended. The bureau's research released on Thursday assessed the impact of the trading hours extension on domestic and non-domestic assaults recorded by NSW Police.
The increase was more pronounced after 10pm, lending support to the proposition that the rise was due to the policy change, BOCSAR concluded.BOCSAR Executive Director Jackie Fitzgerald said the research added to the "limited knowledge about what might work to reduce domestic violence".
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