Buying shots after 2am has been banned in the Australia city of Adelaide in an effort to clamp down on late-night drunkenness

They made the case that a reduction in the hours of the day that alcohol can be sold on- and off-trade should be considered, given it would lead to a reduction in alcohol-related harms.

It was reported that health concerns about expanding the hours when alcohol can be sold were not shared at Cabinet.

The general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors said An Garda Síochána's resources are already strained

Under the Sale of Alcohol Bill, opening hours for pubs will be standardised across the week, with pubs being allowed to open from 10.30am to 12.30am seven days a week. Late bars will be allowed to trade to 2.30am all week

The new law would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am