NSW Government sets out new 24-Hour Economy Strategy
The refreshed strategy builds on the work done by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner over the last few years and sets out a new vision for the state’s vibrant nocturnal landscape – one that includes regional communities, focuses on improving amenities for night-time workers, and puts an emphasis on data and measurement.
Through the strategy, communities across NSW will flourish from the cultural, economic and social benefits of a thriving and connected 24-hour economy.
Offering an updated blueprint for the work the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner will deliver across the state, the refreshed Strategy has adapted to tackle emerging challenges in the 24-hour economy.
An economy that shuts down at night is only achieving half its potential. We are starting to see the economic and lifestyle benefits of a vibrant 24-hour economy across the state. By working together, industry, local councils, NSW Government agencies and the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner can truly activate NSW as a "New State of Night".
Strategic Pillars:
Regulatory and legislative amendments aimed at bringing back vibrancy to enable diverse, sustainable and safe night-time economies across NSW.
- Offering straightforward, balanced entertainment sound management
- Creating and supporting vibrant, coordinated precincts
- Making the most of outdoor spaces
- Implementing streamlined, contemporary liquor licensing processes to support diversification and growth
- Planning frameworks that support creative spaces, connection and inclusion
Fostering collaboration among stakeholders to support precinct building and place-based economies.
- Developing diverse and vibrant precincts which reflect communities across the state
- Continuing to deliver our precinct development and accreditation programs
- Embedding 24-hour economy design principles in relevant major NSW renewal and development precincts
- Developing a local government program to support growth of the night-time economy
- Building environmental sustainability capacity within precincts
- Delivering a business-to-business digital platform connecting districts to opportunities
Collaborate across government and industry to support night-time workers, businesses and cultural entrepreneurs to thrive in the 24-hour economy.
- Developing a new strategy for NSW's 24-hour workforce
- Establishing an independent 24-Hour Economy Advisory Council
- Supporting the delivery of the Creative Communities policy, NSW Visitor Economy and Contemporary Music Strategies
- Supporting community-led festials and activations
- Providing support for the Hospitality Concierge and Cultural Front Door service
- Informing, educating and partnering with industry
- Continuing the Live Performance Venue Program with Sound NSW
Enabling ease of movement to and from precincts while championing the wellbeing and safety of all within the night-time economy.
- Refreshing the Safety, Mobility and Wellbeing Advisory Group
- Fostering a safe and inclusive night-time economy
- Developing transport and mobility initiatives that increase transport options at night
- Developing transport initiatives with a focus on safety, access and inclusion
- Developing transport initiatives which support city shaping and precinct making
Celebrating the unique stories of our districts and promoting the experiences they offer to locals, visitors and workers.
- Marketing and promotion of night-time precincts across NSW
- Elevating the role of First Nations storytellers in the night-time economy
- Promoting unique night-time culture
- Continuing thought leadership and opportunities positioning NSW on a global stage as a 24-hour centre
- Leveraging international and domestic major events
- Annual publication of the State of the Night report
NSW Goverment Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, 25th September 2024
