night-time economy Archives

QHA CALLS FOR NIGHTLIFE REFORM BEFORE 2032

Posted on September 30th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Brisbane’s bid to become a world-class nightlife destination is being held back by red tape, with Queensland’s peak hotel body warning mandatory ID scanning and other regulations are making the city less welcoming to visitors. Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) chief

GOVT WORKS TO BRING ON THE NIGHT

Posted on February 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW Government is joining the party in the night-time economy, furthering its Special Entertainment Precincts and releasing the inaugural State of the Night report to measure its impact for the first time. The new report provides the full picture

VIBRANCY REFORMS BOOST OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Posted on October 3rd, 2025 by Jane Louise

Under the latest rounds of the Minns Labor Government vibrancy reforms, it will be easier for New South Wales venues to use their outdoor spaces and host live entertainment for their community events. The Vibrancy Reforms are an initiative to

SYDNEY’S “BOLD NEW PLAN” ON NIGHTLIFE: SUBMISSIONS CLOSING

Posted on January 30th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney

The City of Sydney is seeking final feedback on its bold proposal to reinvigorate and evolve the $4bn Sydney night-time economy. Late 2018 the City of Sydney (CoS) and Lord Mayor Clover Moore released the “bold new plan” to jump-start