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By: Christie Eliezer Michael Rodrigues and NSW minister Stuart AyresSydney Takes Major Steps To Reclaim Being 24-Hour Global City The New South Wales (NSW) government took more steps to reclaim Sydney as a 24-hour global city that would draw entertainment, tourism, investment and jobs. It announced Feb. 9 the scrapping of the last of its controversial lockout laws, and appointed its inaugural 24-hour economy commissioner. Both go into effect in March. The final lockout laws lift March 8 from one-time red light Kings Cross precinct, after authorities were satisfied assault rates dived sufficiently. Clubs now open until 3 a.m., without post-midnight drinks restrictions and costly security. ....