Mike Baird expected to back down on Sydney lockout laws
MIKE Baird’s backdowns are expected to continue with the NSW Premier reportedly preparing to overhaul the state’s tough lockout laws.
MIKE Baird’s backdowns are expected to continue with the NSW Premier reportedly preparing to act on overhauling the state’s tough liquor laws he boldly introduced just over two years ago.
The struggling leader yesterday issued an extraordinary mea culpa as he reversed the impending ban on the NSW greyhound industry.
Mr Baird personally apologised during the humiliating backflip saying: “I’m not going to sugar-coat it, I got it wrong”.
The decision to shut down the industry over animal cruelty concerns was among issues that led to the once popular politician’s approving rating falling through the floor.
And now it what could look like a desperate bid to claw back some ground, Mr Baird is reportedly prepared to issue a further backdown on his controversial lockout and liquor laws.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Premier is preparing to allow bottle shops to sell booze until midnight, rather than 10pm.
Lockout laws could also be considered with lockout extended to 2am in the CBD and Kings Cross, and live music and entertainment in lockout zones to remain open an extra half-hour to 3.30am.
The changes were recommended in a review by former High Court justice Ian Callinan, and could be decided by cabinet as soon as tomorrow, the Telegraph reports.