Every bar and club in Kings Cross will be audited over the next few days in an attempt to rid the nightclub district of anti-social behaviour.
NSW Hospitality Minister George Souris announced the initiative on Tuesday night at a community forum to discuss violence in Kings Cross.
“This evening at 6pm a major operation has been commenced by the office of liquor and gaming and including the police to undertake an inspection audit and a compliance audit of every licensed venue in Kings Cross,” Mr Souris told the packed forum at Sydney’s Town Hall.
The audits would continue over the next few days, he said.
Local federal MP Malcolm Turnbull also addressed the forum, saying he didn’t believe the streets of Kings Cross were safe on weekends.
“I’m concerned for every person that goes there.”
The forum was arranged after 18-year-old Thomas Kelly was fatally king-hit while walking down the street in the notorious Sydney strip earlier this month.
Investigators say they have identified a prime suspect but are also following other leads.
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