Independence and Inquiry Powers for the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Topics
entertainment precincts liquor and gaming local government night-time economy public health urban planning
Introduced by: The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP); The Hon David Harris MP (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Tim Crakanthorp ALP
“I support the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023 and the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023. I thank Minister Graham for introducing the bills and I commend his dedication to live music and night-life in New South Wales. For 12 years the New South Wales night-time economy has been neglected to the point of embarrassment.”
Michael Regan IND
“I speak in support of the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023. I was considering props and reading this at an RPM speed of 33 1/3, 45 or even 78—I said I was old. During my election campaign, I made very clear my commitment to supporting live music. It is well known that I am a bit of a live music tragic and a part-time Bono and U2 stalker.”
Paul Scully ALP
“I make a brief contribution to debate on the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023 and the cognate 24‑Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023. The bills modernise regulation and establish the 24‑Hour Economy Commissioner to drive a vibrant 24-hour economy and to revitalise the live music, entertainment, hospitality and cultural sectors.”
Jenny Leong GRN
“I speak in debate on the 24‑Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023 and the 24‑Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023. The bills make several amendments to the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007, the Liquor Act 2007 and the Liquor Regulation 2018, and they seek to increase the vibrancy of the night-time economy.”
Donna Davis ALP
“I contribute to debate on the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023 and the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023. The Minns Labor Government made a key election commitment to restore vibrancy to New South Wales, including through the execution of a significant regulatory reform agenda, by the end of this year.”
Liesl Tesch ALP
“I contribute to debate on the 24‑Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023 and the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023. Imagine Gosford as a special entertainment precinct with music in every one of its fabulous venues.”
David Harris ALP
“I thank the member for Tamworth, who is a big supporter of music and entertainment up there in beautiful Tamworth. I was at the Tamworth Country Music Festival this year. It was excellent.”
News articles and press releases
24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bill 2023
The Hon. JOHN GRAHAM, Minister for Roads — 2023-10-19
They include sensible venue sound management and incentives for live entertainment; vibrant, coordinated precincts; an activated outdoors, including dining and street festivals; empowering the 24-hour Economy Commissioner to deliver a sustainable, thriving night-time economy; modern planning and liquor licensing with commonsense approaches to risk; and improving the night-time for workers.