A group of leading researchers have found Queensland’s lockout laws have had a limited effect on ambulance callouts over the past four years.
Deakin University psychology expert Peter Miller says findings showed that monthly ambulance callouts only reduced 4.3% state-wide. However, callouts in high-risk areas like Fortitude Valley reduced by more than 20%.
Professor Miller says Queensland’s laws have appeared to strike a good balance between protecting people and safeguarding businesses who make their livelihood from hospitality.