Rule tweak lets Queensland pubs open for knockout clash
Queenslanders will be able to watch the Socceroos’ weekend knockout World Cup clash against Egypt at pubs and community clubs under a trial of temporary licence changes by the state government.
Licensed pubs and clubs across the state will be allowed to trade between 3am and 7am on Saturday for the match – only the third time the men’s national team have made the do-or-die stages.
“There’s nothing like coming together with a crowd to cheer on the Socceroos, and we want Queenslanders to be part of that atmosphere,” Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said in a statement.
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Matt Dennien is a reporter at Brisbane Times covering state politics, parliament and the public sector. He has previously worked for newspapers in Tasmania and Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ. Contact him securely on Signal @mattdennien.15Connect via email.