Adelaide's lockout for pubs and clubs passes Parliament after Liberals withdraw opposition A LOCKOUT preventing revellers from entering pubs and clubs after 3am will go ahead after the Liberal party withdrew its opposition to the plan. The lockout is part of a new late night code of practice for licensed venues imposed by the State Government to curb alcohol-related violence. It will take effect on October 1. Liberal MPs had flagged they were likely to block the introduction of a lockout during debate on liquor licensing laws in Parliament's Upper House, arguing patrons should have the right to move between venues in the early hours of the morning. However, Liberal Business Services and Consumers spokesman Steven Griffiths said after public feedback his party would not oppose the change. "I've been contacted by a few people very concerned about the law and order issues (post-3am)," he said. I still believe in the principle of choice for people (but) we recognise that the government wants to do this. The government therefore has to be held to account on it. The code will be subject to review after 12 months if an amendment by Upper House Independent MP John Darley is approved. The review would have to be completed within six months of October 1, 2014. In designing the code, the government exempted the Adelaide Casino from the lockout , meaning patrons would still be able to enter its bars and gamble after 3am. Other venue owners have opposed the exemption . Greens MLC Tammy Franks said the casino was already the "biggest pub in town" and would "over time probably take advantage" of being the only venue able to accept more customers after 3am. Mr Darley has proposed a separate amendment that would remove the exemption. However, this is unlikely to be approved as both government and opposition MPs will vote to keep it in place. Liberal spokesman Rob Lucas said the casino had always been treated differently to other licensed venues and that should continue. "It does attract overseas and interstate partons and its therefore an important tourism institution for the state," he said. Queensland has a 3am lockout in place but casinos are licensed to trade 24 hours. Attorney-General John Rau said the casino held "a unique position" in the SA market and its commercial model was based on factors "set out some time ago." "This government has no intention of reneging on (them)," he said.