Lockout Laws Under Fire in Adelaide | Adelaide News

Tony Tropeano, president of the South Australian Alliance for Night-Time Industries, is fighting to scrap the 3 AM lockout laws, calling them outdated and harmful to Adelaide’s nightlife economy. A former nightclub owner turned lawyer, he argues the rules unfairly target small venues while the Adelaide Casino operates without restrictions — even facing no penalties for staying open 24 hours. He proposes a 12-month trial without the lockout, monitored by a data dashboard, to prove safety isn’t compromised. With live music contributing nearly $500 million and supporting 9,000 jobs, Tropeano insists the current system stifles growth and forces closures. He’s also pushing for a Night-Time Economic Advisory Committee to include industry voices in shaping fair, modern policies that balance safety and economic vitality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb81fa4122ebae49