Consider the Bar Raised!

After what has been a  thrilling and most entertaining campaign, Raise the Bar team and supporters are today celebrating the  commencement of new liquor licenses for NSW.

Congratulations are due to Morris Iemma and his government, and especially Minister Graham West for safely piloting a progressive and balanced package through the consultation process and a complex political equation - not to mention expertly past certain characters who did their best to see him topped off through leaks to the press.

Congratulations are also in order for Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP, who's brilliant Small Bars and Restaurants Bill focussed public attention at a strategic time and took the initiative away from the Government, and kept the pace up - supported by Raise the Bar and an excellent campaign from the Sydney Morning Herald and the later consolidation from the Daily Telegraph.

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP today issued a Media Release celebrating the introduction of the new laws and her plans for a new night economy - an inspiration for the increasing numbers of residents in the city who have been highly impressed with her vision and hard work.

We should also note that the live music industry are cheering from the rooftops about the potential now for groovy bars to play in that aren't designed around sport and gambling! YAY!.

Finally, whilst we are aware there are significant harm reduction measures in the new legislation, that shouldn't really worry premises that are responsibly managed or tipplers who keep it together when they head out for a night on the town.

Consider the Bar now Raised!