Anti-Discrimination Board NSW says regional venues not discriminating by banning Sydney residents

Sage Swinton
Updated September 8 2020 - 1:40pm, first published September 4 2020 - 6:30pm
SAFETY: Paxton Hotel licensee Vic Simpson said his decision to ban Sydney residents had been well-received by both locals and visitors. Picture: Simone De Peak
SAFETY: Paxton Hotel licensee Vic Simpson said his decision to ban Sydney residents had been well-received by both locals and visitors. Picture: Simone De Peak

The state's anti-discrimination board has confirmed venues that have banned Sydney residents during the COVID-19 pandemic are not engaging in discrimination.

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Sage Swinton

Sage Swinton

Journalist

Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.

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