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Politics
Alex Mitchell

Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy

The lockout laws had good intentions but a diabolical impact on the night-time economy of Sydney. (April Fonti/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial restrictions often credited with destroying Sydney's nightlife are a thing of the past.

The last of the so-called Lockout Laws have been phased out, exactly 12 years after they were implemented in what advocates say is another win for the $110 billion night-time economy.

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