Liquor Accord Hotel Lockouts

Reverend the Hon. FRED NILE: I ask the Minister for Primary Industries, representing the Minister for Gaming and Racing, a question without notice. Is it a fact that Scruffy Murphy's Hotel in Goulburn Street, Sydney, has adopted a lockout policy for new clients from 3.00 a.m. onwards to reduce violent assaults? Is it a fact that lockouts in Manly and regional areas have reduced alcohol-related violence by 50 per cent? Is it a fact that the Acting Commander of City Central, Detective Inspector Jon Alt, said lockouts would be a positive move in the fight against alcohol-related violence? Will the Government take the lead and consider compulsory 3.00 a.m. lockouts under the Liquor Accord in the Sydney Central Business District and other metropolitan areas?

The Hon. IAN MACDONALD: That policy is worth having a look at. As I am not the Minister responsible for that area, I will refer the question to the Hon. Graham West for his perusal, consideration and reply.

The Hon. TONY KELLY: I suggest that if members have further questions, they place them on notice.