Tamworth establishments have made no plans to follow Sydney in regards to relaxing the lock-out laws that govern the cities pubs and clubs.
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Recently the state government announced that they would scrap the controversial Sydney city lock-out laws in order to enhance Sydney's night time economy, however the Tamworth liquor accord, police and local member have no such plans.
Liquor Accord chair Ian Dundon said that while the laws come under review every 12 months, he sees no reason to relax them as no establishment is missing out on possible business.
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"We are happy with where we are sitting with the lockout laws," he said.
"Tamworth has two late night venues, and I don't think anyone else wants to operate late."
The Tamworth laws were first introduced following a spate of violent incidents and unruly behaviour in 2014, however the lock-out was relaxed by half an hour in 2017 to 1pm after a review found the laws had been effective.
License scanners were also introduced in CBD establishments, and have also been credited with stemming the unsociable behaviour.
Oxley Police District licensing sergeant Terri Moore agrees.
"The introduction of the laws five years ago has been successful in reducing alcohol fuelled violence," she said.
"At this time police, and management believe the current licensing legislation implemented in Tamworth is sufficient. We are working with the Liquor Accord, to find an acceptable balance."
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson concurred.
"The laws put in place have worked well," he said. If the call comes for laws to be extended we will certainly look at it, but that call hasn't come."
