See the 6 page study report here complete with statistical breakdown, interviews with both the General Manager / Licensee of the venue and Bar Manager. Also see the analysis by Deakin University and Three Cheers Training. Incident register data from the trial venue shows that over the 6 months since "Special Alcohol Service Hospitality" … [Read more...]
Goodnight Sydney Or: 7 Things We Can Do To Beat The Lockouts And Lead The World In Alcohol Service Hospitality
There's a better way to do things than the lockout laws that's a win for business, a win for patrons, a win for the community and therefore a win for the authorities too. The lockout laws and the accompanying restrictions on trade e.g. no shots after midnight, were a mistake, an overreaction and a knee jerk reaction that are now at risk of … [Read more...]
Compromise Key to Unlock Sydney’s Nights
By Sam Coffey As an Australian the adoption of the Sydney lock out laws and increased restrictions on licensed venues are disappointing as they symbolise a “can’t do” attitude rather than an “Aussie can do” one. Our iconic “no worries” attitude was not on display when it came to sorting this out with an eye on giving everyone involved a “fair … [Read more...]