Vibrancy reforms

BIG BOOST FOR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY

Posted on March 2nd, 2026 by Jane Louise
The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is the latest New South Wales LGA to begin a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) trial, to help stimulate its night-time economy. The council has been awarded a $112k SEP Kickstart Grant to help support

VIBRANCY CONCERNS HIT GALLAGHER’S HUNTER’S HILL

Posted on December 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The disconnect between the state government’s ‘Vibrancy’ initiatives and other stakeholders has reared again, as Patrick Gallagher joins the trove of publicans pushing for expanded trading. Gallagher Hotels purchased Art Deco classic the Hunters Hill Hotel (HHH), the only pub

STRONGER SANCTIONS IN NEW NSW VIBRANCY LAWS

Posted on December 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
The third phase of the Vibrancy reforms were passed in the New South Wales Parliament in November to continue support of the music and cultural sector and the state’s night-time economy. The Vibrancy reforms, which first came into effect in

BOOST FOR REGIONAL NSW’S NIGHTTIME ECONOMY

Posted on October 20th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Over the next two years, the pilot round of the New South Wales Government’s Regional Night-time Economy Program, worth $2 million, will support up to ten regional business collectives across the state. Business groups and organisations across regional NSW looking

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

LATEST VIBRANCY REFORMS FURTHER INDUSTRY PROTECTIONS

Posted on November 20th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW government has rolled out the latest in its ‘Vibrancy’ reforms, slashing council red tape and introducing world-first legislation aimed at stopping the closure of live music venues. The Minns government is said to have ‘declared war’ on NIMBIES

NSW GOVERNMENT STRIKES A CHORD WITH VIBRANCY REFORMS

Posted on July 1st, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms come into full effect 1 July, further supporting the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors without compromising public safety. The more complex of the reforms include grants for soundproofing venues as well as

MORE VIBRANCY REFORMS KICK IN

Posted on June 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Important changes to NSW liquor laws ushering the next round of vibrancy reforms will commence on 1 July, to further support the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors. Last year the NSW Government introduced its 24 Hour Economy