In February 2014, the NSW government introduced 3am last-drinks laws and 1.30am lockouts. So will it work in Queensland?
In February 2014, the OFarrell government in NSW introduced 3am last-drinks laws and 1.30am lockouts in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross.
Independent evaluations that followed show large reductions in police apprehensions for assault and emergency department presentations for alcohol-related serious injury.
The Queensland parliament is set to consider whether the state should adopt a 2am last-drinks limit - except in entertainment precincts, where 3am last drinks and a 1am lockout may be approved.
A second reading of the bill when Queenslands parliament resumes in February will reveal whether the government has the numbers to pass the legislation in a precariously balanced parliament.
Source: The Conversation
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