NSW Government
In news that will shock no-one, the NSW Government’s infamously strict regulations placed on the state’s music festivals had f-all impact on drug-related incidents as per a new report. A review of the impacts of the ‘Music Festival Act 2019’ found that drug-related presentations were consistent before and after the act’s introduction, though there might […]
The NSW Upper House has today voted to disallow the NSW government’s speedily-introduced music festival regulations, with music industry bodies welcoming the opportunity for a fresh start on improving safety as music festivals in the state. The regulations implemented by the Coalition Government have been criticised for being “hastily developed”, and have been blamed for […]
Earlier in the month, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that after five long years, Sydney’s lockout laws will be scrapped across the CBD, but will still remain in Kings Cross. Alongside the lockout change, the NSW government are also preparing to completely overhaul Sydney’s night-time economy with plans to change the state’s current drinking laws. A […]
The quantity of drugs consumed by five young people who died following recent music festivals in New South Wales appears to have been “very different”, a court has heard. The inquest into the deaths of the five people following summer music festivals held its first preliminary hearing at Glebe Coroner’s Court on Monday. As BuzzFeed […]
Music festivals in New South Wales are facing strict new licensing laws, due to a push for “high safety standards” following the deaths of five people at recent local events. From 1st March, festival organisers will need to apply for a specific liquor license, similar to those for pubs and clubs, for each music festival […]
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced plans to introduce harsher penalties for anyone caught with drugs, or supplying drugs, at local music festivals. The new laws will see increased penalties for drug dealers, as well as a trial of on-the-spot fines for people who are caught in possession of illegal drugs. In a […]
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