This is the first time I've heard of this, but as I understand the new laws are:
- No sales after 10pm for off-site consumption
- No entrance after 1:30am
- No alcohol sales in venues after 3am
In the UK this has effectively been the law for a long time. The actual law allows 24hr licensing (for on-site consumption), but very few places have a license to sell alcohol after 1am.
Why exactly have these laws so drastically caused problems in Sydney?
As the article says, Sydney culture is different due to the previous laws. People didn't used to go to bars until late, 10:30 or 11:30. That means you have to either stay at one bar after 1:30 or just go home. Previously people bar hopped into the early morning.
- No sales after 10pm for off-site consumption
- No entrance after 1:30am
- No alcohol sales in venues after 3am
In the UK this has effectively been the law for a long time. The actual law allows 24hr licensing (for on-site consumption), but very few places have a license to sell alcohol after 1am.
Why exactly have these laws so drastically caused problems in Sydney?