Sydney's lockout laws, lockdowns a 'sledgehammer blow' to nightlife

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Sydney's lockout laws, lockdowns a 'sledgehammer blow' to nightlife
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Sydney's nightlife has been ranked the second worst in the world, according to a new report revealing just 32 per cent of residents were satisfied with the after-dark scene.

the controversial lockout laws, which was initially imposed to target drug and alcohol-fuelled violence, as part of its COVID recovery plan.

Cr Moore said just as the nightlife was beginning to recover from the lockout laws, the Delta outbreak hit, prompting a three-month lockdown which"devastated" the industry once more. The NSW government imposed a $72.5 million recovery package that supported venues, hospitality and small businesses. Picture: Getty Images

"We cut red tape and waived all fees for outdoor dining, which has created over 260 new al fresco dining spaces and helped businesses to operate safely in the new 1.5 metre economy," Cr Moore said.

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