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CHANGE CITY :
Melbourne clubbers need no longer worry that the 2am lockout will become permanent, as it has been revealed the state government have scrapped the stop-gap policy which caused such an uproar just a few months ago.
The government has announced that they will replace the 2am lockout with a “time-out zone”, which serves tea and coffee for those who’ve had a bit too much to drink. 50 extra police will also be put on the streets during the weekend.
Victorian Premier John Brumby told the Herald Sun that the government’s decision to reject the 2am lockout was influenced by the huge number of clubs and bars that sought – and won – exemptions, allowing them to avoid adhering to the 2am lockout rules.
Andrew Ranger from MelbourneLockedOut was understandably happy by the decision, notifying Melbourne clubbers via email of the outcome and saying he felt it was a clear victory for their cause. He also thanked all the Melbourne licensees that fought the lockout in VCAT.
elnino says...
Can't we do the same for QLD...? :)
behma says...
Don't expect the backwards QLD government to overturn their's anytime soon
k-magic says...
i say leave the QLD lock out, its awesome it means that once you get to 3 it cant get any bussier, well maybe im biasd as im on the other side of the bar but i think its a great idea
deXXy_Disaster says...
Cmon QLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hindyscrack says...
Queensland still dont have daylight saving... dont expect them to remove the lock out Still stuck in the 70's
brenly says...
this "time-out zone... which serves tea and coffee to those who've had a bit too much to drink"... a whole bunch of really wasted people at the one place... this should be interesting... will they have bouncers? "sorry mate... you're not wasted enough, come back in 1 hour"
luvbits says...
i like this tea and coffee idea :)
Spiro De Fiero says...
I agree with luvbits.... i reckon a cup o tea will go down really well after a hard shuffle @ 3D :)
AMPP says...
Another "great" initiative by the Brumby government... I just love watching my hard earned tax go down get wasted on crap like this!! What a joke!
adrenalinjunkie says...
tea and coffee, now that's a great idea!
Beamstah says...
Do you think they will have green tea? or just the standard Lipton.
Blitzen says...
Do Queenslanders drink tea and Coffee? Maybe some cooler drinks might be the go up there...