Gaming and Racing Minister Kevin Greene said 19 Level 1 and 47 Level 2 venues would be subject to the new system of special conditions from December 1.

“In December last year, we imposed special conditions on 48 violent venues and we’ve now seen alcohol-related assaults and glassing attacks fall dramatically,” Mr Greene said.

“We’ve now reviewed the list based on updated assault data. Sixty-six venues will now b subject to special conditions for the next six months, until the list is updated.

“In a sign the restrictions are having a positive effect, 25 of the 48 venues initially on the list have been removed after their assault rates fell below the threshold.

“It’s clear the community has had enough of booze-fuelled idiots and these arrangements ensure we target the pubs and clubs with rising alcohol-related assault rates.”

Mr Greene said the new safety regime sees restrictions placed on venues based on the number of assaults on their premises.

Depending on their classification, venues face requirements to reduce intoxication, increase patron safety and help prevent alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and violence.

The Woodport Inn, at Erina, has been classified as a Level 1 venue.

The restrictions to apply to Level 1 venues (with 19 or more assaults in a year) are:

• A 2am lockout;

• Ceasing alcohol service 30 minutes prior to closing;

• An appropriate extra security measure, such as additional guards, CCTV, digital video and audio recording devices, or electronic ID scanning;

• Drinks must not be served in glass or breakable containers after midnight;

• No shots, no doubles, no RTDs over 5 per cent after midnight;

• A limit of four alcoholic drinks per customer per order after midnight; and

• Alcohol time-outs or the provision of free water and food for 10 minutes every hour after midnight.