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Morning news bulletin in Arabic 29/5/2019

Businesses in King Cross claim the lockout laws have led to a drop in visitor numbers

Businesses in King Cross claim the lockout laws have led to a drop in visitor numbers. Source: ABC News: John Donegan

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A cross-party New South Wales parliamentary committee will look at Sydney's controversial lockout laws as part of a review of the city's night-time economy. 

The state joint select committee will consult with police and health, community, entertainment and music groups. 

Premier Gladys Berejiklian argues non-domestic assaults have dropped in the city and Kings Cross since 2014 after the government introduced the laws in response to alcohol-fuelled violence. 

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