Key Lockout law submissions

NSW INDEPENDENT LIQUOR LAW REVIEW: KEY SUBMISSIONS

* MATT BARRIE, SYDNEY BUSINESSMAN

"The only winners from these laws have been the casinos and property developers and the biggest losers have been small businesses, jobs, the economy, civil liberties, tourism and the social, cultural fabric and reputation of Sydney.

* POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NSW

"Sunday newspaper front pages dominated by the faces of innocent victims of coward punch attacks are no longer the inevitable consequence of yet another intoxicated attack on the innocent.

* TIM DOWMAN, OWNER OF CHEERS BAR SYDNEY

"At Cheers Bar we have lost something much more than just income, we have lost a great community that would come together in the late night, have a few drinks and enjoy a shared passion for sport.

* THE STAR

"Given the level of regulatory oversight, industry leading practice in terms of security and surveillance operations, staff training and the fact that The Star remains a major tourist attraction for NSW and Sydney, The Star should continue to operate under existing conditions which are already the most stringent of any venue in NSW.

* QUEENSLAND COALITION FOR ACTION ON ALCOHOL

"Claims tourists will no longer visit Sydney with its iconic harbour, Opera House and beaches because they cant get a drink at a licensed venue after 3am are a nonsense. Other international cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, Ottawa and Boston manage to attract tourists despite sales of alcohol stopping by 2am and 2.30am in the case of Dublin.

* RECLAIM THE STREETS

"Sydneysiders work hard and deserve to go out on the weekend. Whether that involves dinner with matching wines or beers and jager bombs, it should be up to them, not the government.

* AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

"The lockout and last drinks measures, as well as the 10pm closing times for bottle shop are vitally important in preventing further harm. To relax these rules, would be a step backwards.

* RESTAURANTS AND CATERING NSW

"While most operators deem compliance activities to be fair, cafe and restaurant operators have reported significant decreases in sales, covers and foot traffic since the operation of the lock out laws.

* MUSIC AUSTRALIA

"We submit that music is not a contributor to the problem and can be part of the solution to address anti-social, violent behaviour and excessive alcohol consumption.