General
Lockout laws lifted for Kings Cross after ‘transformation’ — but some in Sydney remain cautious
Kings Cross was once notorious for its history of bloodshed and was known by many as the precinct which shut down Sydney’s nightlife seven years ago.
Key points:
- Lockout laws were introduced in 2014 after the one-punch deaths of two men
- Assaults dropped 53 per cent in five years, but lockout laws are now lifted
- Local business owners are cautious but optimistic about nightlife moving forward
While much of the city has enjoyed late entry into clubs and extended last drinks for more than a year, the entertainment district is now finally allowed to re-join Sydney after dark.
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