The NSW Office of the 24-Hour Economy, led by the state’s first 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues, has issued a final call for expressions of interest for its Advisory Council ahead of closing to applicants tomorrow.
Successful applicants to the 24-Hour Economy Advisory Council will be directly involved in shaping decisions and policies affecting the sector. According to the NSW government’s dedicated webpage, the “Council play a crucial role in advising on policy, identifying opportunities for growth, and addressing challenges that arise in implementing a dynamic 24-hour economy.
“By leveraging the diverse expertise and perspectives of its members, the Advisory Council aims to create an environment where businesses can thrive, cultural activities can flourish, and the community can enjoy a richer, more connected night-time experience.”
The Advisory Council forms part of the NSW Office of the 24-Hour Economy, which was established in 2021 shortly after the last lockout laws were lifted. Recent initiatives performed by the Office include its Live Performance Venue Program, Vibrancy Reforms, and Uptown Program.
“We are refreshing the 24-Hour Economy Strategy, and will be expanding the reach of our remit outside of Greater Sydney,” said Michael Rodrigues.
“Since the pandemic, we have seen the clear signs of recovery in the night-time economy, with the number of core night-time economy businesses continuing to grow, and sales and revenue from these, back to above pre-pandemic levels. We are also seeing a diversification of our night-time economy in terms of both offering and geography. Non-alcohol driven night-time experiences, from Vivid in the Sydney CBD to Ramadan Nights in Lakemba, are catering to the demands of an increasingly diverse audience.”
The first listed requirement for interested applicants is 'knowledge of the 24-hour economy in NSW, including regional NSW and other jurisdictions.'
Last year, one of the focuses of the NSW Office of the 24-Hour Economy was boosting nightlife economies in regional areas such as Illawarra.
“Sydney’s night-time economy had rebounded impressively, and it was time to share that success with other cities across the state,” said Rodrigues.
“There is no doubt that a thriving nightlife can have great benefits to the local economy. It doesn’t mean the Illawarra-Shoalhaven will have to become a 24-hour environment, but it’s worth looking at how we can maximise its social, cultural, and economic assets at night.”
Other criterium that will be used to determine the new 24-Hour Economy Advisory Council include:
- “industry and or related experience relevant to the 24-Hour economy;
- experience in developing and implementing strategic policy or program initiatives;
- experience in constructively working with NSW Government;
- representation of and experience working with and in community, different geographic and jurisdictional contexts and diverse industries; [and]
- advocacy for the interests of NSW.”
Successful applicants will be required to attend a minimum of four Council meetings per year, and should expect to be occasionally asked to attend special meetings or provide out-of-session advice.
To apply, night-life economy stakeholders are required to fill out this 16-question survey by midnight tomorrow. To learn more about the opportunity, visit the government’s webpage here.
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