‘As terrifying as it is absurd’: Greens lash facial recognition plan for all NSW pubs and clubs

Close to 100 clubs already using the technology to prevent people with self-imposed bans from playing poker machines

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A plan to roll out facial recognition technology in every pub and club in New South Wales has been criticised by the Greens, who say the invasive" measure is an attempt to avoid further crackdowns on poker machines.

The Australian Hotels Association NSW and ClubsNSW say they are developing a state-of-the-art system to be rolled out across all clubs and hotels next year to keep people who have self-imposed bans away from poker machines.

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