New Rules for Night-Time Economy and Alcohol Licensing
24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Topics
dispute resolution entertainment precincts liquor licensing live music venues major events night-time economy noise control
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:
Kevin Anderson NAT
“I contribute to debate on the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. The Opposition supports the bill. I commend my colleague in the other place, the Hon. Jacqui Munro, who has a great passion for Sydney’s night-time economy particularly.”
Tim Crakanthorp ALP
“I speak in support of the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. I am excited to share the Government’s vision for a vibrant, safe night-time economy that celebrates live performance, creativity and diversity.”
Michael Regan IND
“I am generally supportive of the Government’s vibrancy and night-time economy reform agenda. I spoke strongly in support of the first vibrancy bill that came through the Parliament last year, including a few too many Bono quotes—no such thing!”
Sally Quinnell ALP
“I speak in debate on the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. Our Government has an ambitious vision for a vibrant 24‑hour economy across New South Wales. This vision recognises that our State is not just a single entity but a tapestry of diverse neighbourhoods, each with its own unique character and needs.”
Kobi Shetty GRN
“I contribute to debate on the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024, which The Greens support. I note that The Greens spokesperson on music and the night-time economy in the other place, Ms Cate Faehrmann, has worked extensively on the bill, which has the potential to help inject much-needed life into Sydney’s night-life.”
Warren Kirby ALP
“I support the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024, which is designed to drive a vibrant 24-hour economy by helping music venues and cultural spaces thrive. The New South Wales Government is committed to restoring vibrancy to the night‑time economy of New South Wales.”
Kylie Wilkinson ALP
“I speak in support of the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. The bill introduces important reforms to support a vibrant, accessible and thriving night-time economy across New South Wales and revitalise our cultural spaces, live music venues and events.”
Julia Finn ALP
“I contribute to debate on the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. This bill is the second tranche of the Government’s legislative reforms to support and drive a vibrant 24-hour economy. This bill will help music venues and cultural spaces across the State to thrive by supporting events and the creation of vibrant precincts across New South Wales.”
Geoff Provest NAT
“It is with a great deal of pleasure that I contribute to debate on the 24‑Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024.”
Donna Davis ALP
“I support the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. The New South Wales Government is showing that it is committed to restoring vibrancy to the New South Wales night-time economy. The bill builds upon the first tranche of vibrancy reforms, the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023, which passed the Parliament in November 2023.”
Liesl Tesch ALP
“I love the member for Parramatta’s passion for live music. I know her son is a fantastic performer, so she has a particular voice for the future. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024.”
Maryanne Stuart ALP
“I am proud to speak in debate on the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024. What an exciting time to be in New South Wales under a Minns Labor Government. The bill seeks to amend 10 pieces of legislation, including the Local Government Act 1993, the Major Events Act 2009 and the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Act 2023.”
David Harris ALP
“I thank the member for Tamworth, the shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing, for his considered contribution and for working in genuine partnership with us. I look forward to the member for Tamworth joining me when the Hoodoo Gurus burst onto the stage at Gosford Race Club next month; I expect a guitar solo from him at some point. I thank the member for Newcastle for his contribution.”
News articles and press releases
24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024
The Hon. JOHN GRAHAM, Minister for Roads — 2024-10-15
Recall there were seven regulators of sound. In July this year, it brought a stop to the old New South Wales sport of moving in next door to a venue and then launching a campaign to close it down using noise complaints. Along with providing greater regulatory certainty, we increased the incentives for live music and performance to take place. Since the reforms took place in 2023, New South Wales has seen an increase in live music and performance venues.