Queenslanders Will Take to the Streets to Protest Potential New Lockout Laws

Fond of staying out late? Unimpressed about the idea of curbing your evening's entertainment a little earlier? This Saturday, September 19, you can take to the streets to share your fondness for after-dark fun at Queensland's Save Our Nightlife Rallies.

The peaceful protests, organised by the aptly named No Curfew, are the latest attempt to voice opposition to potential new lockout laws. Since the Labor Government won power in Queensland earlier in 2015, rolling back the times for both bar-hopping and serving last drinks has been on the state's agenda.

Implementing 1am as the cut-off for moving venues and 3am as a last drinks cut-off — both two hours earlier than current deadlines — is the current proposal. The plan is designed to stem alcohol-related violence, an aim no one contests. That the majority of revellers who go out and have a good time without getting into an altercation will also be impacted is the point of contention.

Rallies will take place in Fortitude Valley, Surfers Paradise and Airlie Beach, all areas likely to drastically change should the possible laws come into effect. Brisbanites can head to the Brunswick Street Mall at 8.30pm on Saturday to be part of the protest.

 For more information, visit the No Curfew Facebook page or the Save Our Nightlife Rally event page.

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