April 8, 2010 - 11:04 am
Tags: 2am, Article, inquiry, Lockout, Media, Press Release, Protest, Queensland, Queensland Locked Out, shutdown, Shutout, Solution, support, survey
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Hi All,
Just wanting to get the word out that we only have a week to reject a reduction in trading hours and obtain the removal of the lockout.
The Government is canvassing opinions online on six of the recommendations handed down in the parliamentary inquiry.
We cannot afford to be apathetic about this and we need to [...]
March 17, 2010 - 7:50 pm
Tags: 2am, 3am, Article, clubs, Lockout, Media, Newcastle, Queensland, Queensland Locked Out
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Here’s an article that grabbed our attention in regards to the aftermath of the shutdown in Newcastle. What Channel 9 failed to report is the absolute devastation it has caused for the economics and those who rely on the industry to work.
Link To Article Here. Thanks to the guys at The Shout for reporting this.
The [...]
March 17, 2010 - 2:32 pm
Tags: 2am, 3am, Anna Bligh, Article, Brisbane Times, clubs, inquiry, Lockout, night life, Protest, protests, QPU, Queensland, Queensland Locked Out, shutdown, Shutout
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So here’s an article about the issue on the Brisbane Times. Direct Link Here. Please go into the Article on the Brisbane Times website and share your thoughts.
Critics of proposed changes to late-night trading hours in Brisbane’s entertainment precinct plan to picket Parliament House again should an inquiry into alcohol-related violence recommend shutting down pubs and [...]
March 9, 2010 - 1:12 pm
Tags: 2am, 3am, lockdown, Lockout, Media, Press Release, Protest, QLO, Queensland Locked Out, Shutout
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Please find attached our latest Press Release sent out to media outlets.
QLO Press Release 8th of March, 2010 (PDF)
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March 8, 2010 - 2:33 pm
Tags: 2am, 3am, Alcohol Fuelled Violence, Anna Bligh, Article, BCLA, courier mail, Funding, Lockout, Media, Police, Queensland, shutdown
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It seems like the State Government doesn’t even care about our safety. Kudos Anna Bligh! Way to tackle the problem; maybe if you reduce the amount of police in our streets then that will resolve the problem… sigh
All we ask for is more funding to be provided to our police so they can tackle the [...]
March 4, 2010 - 9:26 am
Tags: 2am, 3am, Article, clubs, Danny Blair, inquiry, Lockout, Media, Protest, protests, Queensland, Queensland Locked Out, shutdown, Shutout
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An article today in City News (Direct Link):
BRISBANE: Inner-city revellers and licensees are mobilising to fight for their right to party.
The Queensland Police Union’s push to shut inner-city licensed venues at 2am spawned the citizens lobby group Queensland Locked Out, which will protest outside Parliament on Thursday, March 11.
Organiser Zach Salar said he believed the [...]
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Or alternatively, the official poster for the protest
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If you own a website or blog and you support our cause, then attach these banners to your website for the next week or two and link them to either the Queensland Locked Out website or to the Facebook Events Page.
Thank you everyone for your support.
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March 2, 2010 - 7:05 pm
Tags: 2am, 3am, Anna Bligh, Article, clubs, Lockout, Media, Press Release, Protest, protests, Queensland, Queensland Locked Out, shutdown, Solution
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AN OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
2nd of March 2010
Dear Members of Parliament,
I would like to bring to your attention a rally I am organising against reduced trading hours for licensed venues across Queensland. The rally is to voice our disappointment and protest about such a proposal and to also highlight [...]
Our latest Press Releases sent out to media outlets.
Protest PR Release
PR Release – NIGHTCLUB LOCK DOWN THE PEOPLE SAY NO
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April 8, 2010 - 5:31 pm
The topic being discussed is in relation to a proposal of nightclubs having a curfew applied dissalowing entry after 2am.
I have been involved directly and indirectly in the entertainment industry for approximately 12 – 15 years and i personally see no need for a change in the time for the clubs to lockout patrons.
My questions are as follows:
1. is theyre any evidence to show that the 2am lockout or the 3am curfew will improve anything or has improved anything respectively?.
2. What will happen to all the dancers, musicians, entertainers that work theyre whole lives in this industry only to find that they cannot display theyre talents to the public or earn the living the only way they know how? Will they leave QLD this will have a direct affect on tourism, decreasing state revenue.
The curfew will invadvertently affect the nightclubs and popularity on a worldwide scale. I have travelled and i know people dont want to come to brisbane, why?. because restrictions are already in place for nightclubs to close or dissalow entry at an unnaceptable time.. etc. Lets face it.. brisbane has a river… and…. an awesome entertainment scene, which is expected of a city(until now) ?
The nightlife is primarily where people have fun and meet people. The majority of the nightclub patrons are decent outgoing, happy people who just like to socialise. simple
The government is obviously trying to do whats best for the state and that is completly understood, but yeah why is there no police presence in nightclubs who can stop trouble?.. other respected countrys have very minimal problems with no curfew. This decision should definately be revised in the best interest of Brisbane and QLD.
Thats my point of view.
Thanks,