Impacts of Trading Restrictions on Alcohol-Related Violence in NSW

Overview

• Presentation by Professor Don Weatherburn at NDARC Webinar Series on June 30, 2022.
• Focuses on the effects of NSW 'lockout laws' which restricted alcohol sales in Kings Cross and Sydney CBD.
• Examines displacement of assaults to surrounding areas and long-term impacts on assault rates.

Key Points

Lockout Laws in NSW

• Implemented to curb alcohol-related violence.
• Imposed stringent restrictions on alcohol sales in Kings Cross and Sydney CBD.

Effects of Lockout Laws

• Displacement of assault incidents from Kings Cross and CBD to surrounding areas.
• Long-term trends observed in reported assault rates.

Implications

• Provides insights into liquor licensing policy.
• Suggests considerations for future policy adjustments.

About the Speaker: Dr. Don Weatherburn

• Professor at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
• Former Executive Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.
• Academic background: First class honours in Psychology from the University of Sydney, Ph.D. awarded in 1979.
• Publication record: Over 200 publications, including four books.
• Latest book: 'The Vanishing Criminal' published by Melbourne University Press.
• Awards: Public service medal, member of the Academy of Social Science in Australia.

Resources

• Part of NDARC Seminars series.
• Further reading and resources available through NDARC.

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