NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has amended Public Health Orders to allow nightclub patrons to stand while drinking.
The amendment to the Order reads: “The object of this Order is … to remove the requirement for occupiers of nightclubs or strip clubs in the general area not to allow persons to consume alcohol in an indoor area unless they are seated.”
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This change to the rules represents a fast tracking of freedoms that were originally slated to be reinstated as of 1 December.
This means fully vaccinated nightclub patrons are now allowed to dance and drink standing up indoors and outdoors.
This comes as the state reaches a full vaccination rate of 90.4 per cent for people aged over 16.