moking ban results in 11.7pc downturn for local clubs
As of July 2007, smoking in enclosed areas of pubs and clubs across NSW has been banned.
ClubsNSW, which is the peak body for venues across the state, said clubs suffered their worst financial year ever, with overall club income falling by $385 million in the last financial year.
Figures from Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing estimate a revenue downturn of $26,052,814 in the Parramatta area – a fall of 11.7 per cent.
Source: Parramatta Sun. Link
