Police minister Tony Kelly says big fines on venues over irresponsible serving of alcohol are a better option Police Commisioner Andrew Scipione's push for a blanket bans on drinking hours .
Mr Scipione says there is a body of research linking extended trading hours with violence, and warns the "drink to get drunk culture must stop".
"All I'm doing is listening to the community, they tell me enough is enough" Mr Scipione today told Fairfax Radio Network.
He said alcohol-related problems in Newcastle had decreased after pubs were ordered to shut by 3am and not allow people entry after 1am.
But NSW police minister Tony Kelly has told 2GB's Philip Clark there are plenty of other ways to cut down on violence.
"Andrew Scipione has also spoken about a whole host of other issues that would help."
"I certainly don't see the need for those times...There's a lot of other ways to work this."
Mr Kelly said new police powers to close dangerous and poorly controlled venues have had a big effect.
"The Tamworth hotel that was shut down a couple of weeks ago lost $18,00. Now that's a fairly hefty penalty for not doing the right thing.
"Next time the police tell them to control the alcohol intake in their hotel, then they'll tow the line."
David Costello from Clubs NSW agreed that venues should be treated individually according to how responsibly they serve alcohol.
"That would be a much better approach than punishing absolutely every venue because just a few can't meet their responsibilities."
"Take action against those that can't meet their responsibilities and allow those that provide good responsible facilities to be maintained."