Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner News

The NSW Government’s new State of the Night report has captured the yearly change and growth of the state’s night-time economy to measure its impact for the first time.

With Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) trials rolling out across the state to support live music and local-going out districts, the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner will offer an additional $1.25 million to support more local councils looking to establish their own SEP trials.

This Northern Beaches brewery and performance venue is championing the next wave of NSW artists and putting Brookvale on the map in the process. 

Business owner, architect and District Coordinator for the Newtown Enmore Precinct, Heleana Genaus, shares her vision for the District's future in this interview.

Bandmates from Balgowlah talk about how playing in Sydney venues is changing. 

The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner’s third annual NEON Forum brought together international and Australian experts in policy, placemaking and research to explore the emerging trends in NSW’s 24-hour economy.  

Didn’t get the chance to attend Australia’s biggest night-time economy conference this year? No worries.

Increasing the wellbeing and economic productivity of the state’s night workers is the focus of a new Minns Labor Government action plan, which includes transport, safety and health initiatives.

Regional business groups and organisations across the state looking to uplift their night-time economy will receive support to help them develop thriving, vibrant local economies day and night.    

Food trucks, outdoor fitness trainers and other mobile businesses will be rescued from red tape that stops them moving easily across local council boundaries to do business.