‘Worse than lockouts’: Outcry over police plan to crack down on Sydney hotspot

Sydney Morning Herald
by Megan Gorrey
February 21, 2026
‘Worse than lockouts’: Outcry over police plan to crack down on Sydney hotspot
Critics say a bid to introduce facial recognition cameras and booze restrictions at the popular late-night venue would have a “chilling effect” on crowds.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/21/2026