Pat Finn, president of the Dubbo Liquor Accord, was confident the government would soon put one in place.

Dubbo's accord does not have its own written strategy, but strives to provide responsible service of alcohol to the region.

Mr Finn said the lack of a national strategy was not a concern because every place had to deal with its own issues.

He said the no shots policy implemented in Dubbo had developed an important change around venues.

"The Liquor Accord here voted for no shots, and that's how we're being responsible," he said.

"It's not law but an agreement in principle."

A problem Mr Finn believes affects pubs and clubs statewide is the rise of small licenced venues in Sydney's major nightspots.

He said small boutique bars were creating a reputation looking to be emulated in regional areas.

"These boutique places serve everything, and you hear a lot of publicity about what's happening in the cities," he said.

"Out in King's Cross, they start there and then pubs and clubs get the blame (of intoxicating patrons)."

While Mr Finn said Dubbo was not the Cross, he and the accord would continue to watch the city's venues closely.