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New protections for Sydney live music venues as NSW moves to abolish ‘nanny state restrictions’

Proposed changes include extending trading hours and not allowing single noise complaints to help put an end to ‘red tape’ on city’s nightlife

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So-called “nanny state” laws that govern Sydney’s live music venues and bustling pubs in the heart of city will be overhauled in proposed changes being introduced to the New South Wales parliament.

The raft of changes proposed by the NSW government will make it easier for venues to host events – and more difficult for noise complaints to lead to them being shut them down.

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