Some Newcastle pubs and clubs could be subject to tougher liquor laws if Hunter New England Health gets its way.
The health authority has made a submission into a review of current legislation saying venues considered to be at high risk for late night assaults should be subject to tighter lockout laws.
Hunter New England Health says although there's been a 30 percent drop in the number of assaults across Newcastle pubs and clubs in the past 10 years, the rate of alcohol-fueled violence in the city is still higher then the state average.
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| Health Authorities Want Tougher Liquor Laws. Image: The Herald. |
