Most risky drinking happens at home, so policies need to focus on the price of alcohol sold off-premises rather than lockout and other venue-based laws.
The critical issues underlying the debate about Sydney’s nightlife include worsening inequality and who is getting left behind.
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Without the public mobilising over inequalities that are so ingrained in its psyche, Sydney is unlikely to see its nightlife reflect true social inclusion and diversity.
Our visions of the future embrace huge, glittering cities, but Sydney has a case of the little town blues.
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