Well over half of readers surveyed also supported the suggested new laws, with 55.6 per cent of 800 online poll respondents backing them.
“If the Government – and the Opposition – refuse to stand up to the hotel lobby, they will be responsible for any alcohol-related attacks on emergency service workers that occur within the hours we are talking about,” Mr Weber said.
“If the Premier really thinks we are wowsers, I invite her to spend a night with her frontline workforce and see what is really going on in this state when she is asleep.”
Ms Keneally said the majority of drinkers enjoyed themselves responsibly and she had no intention of turning NSW into a “dull and boring” or “wowser” state.
“People come to Sydney to go out at night and have a good time and the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly,” she said.
The Premier’s views were at odds with local councils, who point to the success of bans in Newcastle.
“Why not consider extending it to other larger metropolitan cities,” said Local Government Association president Genia McCaffery.
Wollongong Radio Cabs chairman Allan Meti said he also supported the proposed zrestrictions.
The Australian Hotels Association described the call as “naive”. AHA chief executive Sally Fielke said: “What about the wider issues of drugs, the availability of cheap takeaway alcohol and the appalling behaviour of a few individuals.”
ClubsNSW said its venues should also be exempt.