Kings Cross strip club owner fails to overturn ban on entering his own ‘high-risk’ venues

A Sydney strip club owner has lost his appeal against a ban preventing him from entering his own venues, including Sydney Elements and Showgirls, in the Kings Cross nightlife district. The decision follows a request from New South Wales police and was upheld by the state’s civil and administrative tribunal. The ban was initially imposed by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in July. The ruling confirms the authority’s power to restrict access to licensed venues under specific circumstances.

NSW tribunal upholds liquor authority’s decision preventing Manthos Papadopoulos from entering Sydney Elements and ShowgirlsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney strip club owner has failed in a bid to overturn a ban on entering venues – including his own businesses – in the nightlife precinct of Kings Cross.Manthos Papadopoulos, the owner of Sydney Elements and Showgirls, was banned by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in July after a request from New South Wales police, the NSW civil and administrative tribunal said in a decision published on Monday. Continue reading...