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Night Pulse Report 2026
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Sydneysiders’ buoyant about Sydney’s nightlife but engagement held back by policing culture and missing late-night trains

Twelve years on, the final lockout laws have been removed, marking a major win for Sydney’s night-time economy and evidence-based regulation.
Media Release

NTIA welcomes end of lockout era as final restrictions removed

The Night Time Industries Association has opened expressions of interest for the position of Chair — a key leadership opportunity for someone ready to champion Australia’s growing and dynamic night-time economy.
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NTIA Chair applications now open: Help shape the future of the night-time economy

Sydney, 10 April 2025: The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has commenced an open application process to appoint a new Chairperson, marking a significant opportunity for a qualified leader to help shape the future of Australia’s night-time economy.
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Night Time Industries Association launches open application process to appoint industry leader

The NTIA is excited to be working with the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner on the second round of the Live Performance Venue Accelerator Program.
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Applications are open. Live Performance Venue Accelerator Program

The Late Night Trading Development Control Plan (DCP) is a key part of City of Parramatta’s vision of becoming a global 24-hour city. As businesses within the CBD look to extend their hours and contribute to the local night-time economy, the DCP provides clear guidelines that balance growth with community needs.
Industry Insights
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Behind the scenes: Parramatta’s Late Night Trading Development Control Plan (DCP)

Choice energy partnership
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Choice Energy partners with the NTIA

A statement from the NTIA regarding recent Sydney Morning Herald reports and a list of available resources for industry.
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NTIA statement on SMH reports and resources for industry

The NTIA is delighted to partner with our friends at Eat Drink Play to make it easier for night time operators to secure press about their latest goings on.
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Making it easier for you to secure press about your latest goings on. 

Secret taxes on fun are holding back New South Wales’ nightlife as organisations providing entertainment, hospitality and events are forced to pay thousands of dollars in rubber stamp fees.
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‘Secret taxes on fun’ costing businesses more than $29,000 in mandatory approvals and reports

The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed Amanda Lampe as its new Chairperson following its Annual General Meeting on November 30th.
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The Night Time Industries Association welcomes new chair and board members

Night time economy operators are set to enjoy an improved regulatory landscape following the passage of the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2023 through both houses of NSW Parliament. 
Media Release

The Night Time Industries Association welcomes milestone reform

The NSW Government’s proposal to trial a new approach to venue security in specific precincts is welcomed but further reform is needed to achieve long term change.
Media Release
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NSW Government’s proposal to trial a new approach to venue security a welcome first step, but further reform is needed

The Night Time Industries Association welcomes the suite of Vibrancy Reforms announced by the NSW Government as a positive step towards a vibrant, diverse and safe night time economy.
Media Release
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NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms show the night time economy is a key part of NSW’s future

Night time economy leaders rally together to create a suite of free resources for industry
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Night time economy leaders rally together to create a suite of free resources for industry

The Night Time Industries Association has partnered with the Office of the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner to deliver the NEON International Night Time Economy Forum.
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Night Time Industries Association partners with Office of the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner to deliver NEON Forum

Pubs, bars and clubs will shut their music off for five minutes on Friday in support of the Vote Music campaign.
Media Release

Venues to shut off the music this Friday night in support of live music and night time industries

The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed NSW Labor’s live music policy to spur on further revitalisation of arts and culture in the night time economy.
Media Release

NSW Labor’s live music policy a sound commitment for the night time economy

The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the NSW Labor announcement that the remit of the 24 Hour Commissioner’s Office would be expanded to include the Greater Cities Commission’s ‘Six Cities’ and the office made a statutory appointment.
Media Release

Expanded remit for the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner backed by Night Time Industries Association

The Night Time Industries Association welcomes NSW Labor’s announcement to make outdoor dining permanent and reduce red tape for small businesses and night time operators.
Media Release

Support for permanent outdoor dining welcomed by The Night Time Industries Association

The Night Time Industries Association welcomes the NSW Government’s plans to provide one-off $50,000 grants to support pubs and clubs introducing live music as an alternative revenue stream.
Media Release

Grants to bring back the bandroom welcomed by Night Time Industries Association

The three priorities night time industries and young people believe will highlight the night in greater Sydney
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The three priorities night time industries and young people believe will highlight the night in greater Sydney

Night Time Industries Recovery Roadmap
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Night Time Industries Recovery Roadmap

A new youth voice finds opportunities for Sydney’s nightlife
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A new youth voice finds opportunities for Sydney’s nightlife

Night Time Industries Association backs Club 77 patron safety policies
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Night Time Industries Association backs Club 77 patron safety policies

Night Time Industries Association appoints new Chief Executive Officer
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Night Time Industries Association appoints new Chief Executive Officer

We asked Sydneysiders what they'd like to see from the live music scene. Here's what they said
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We asked Sydneysiders what they’d like to see from the live music scene. Here’s what they said

A collective of Sydney hospo leaders have united to plan the city’s nightlife recovery
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A collective of Sydney hospo leaders have united to plan the city’s nightlife recovery

Music venues can avoid police shutdowns thanks to a new way of dealing with noise complaints
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Music venues can avoid police shutdowns thanks to a new way of dealing with noise complaints

A conversation between venues and residents amidst noise complaints
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A conversation between venues and residents amidst noise complaints

NTIA launches ‘Let’s Hear It’ campaign to help venues with sound levels
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NTIA launches ‘Let’s Hear It’ campaign to help venues with sound levels

Are you finding venues too noisy after lockdown?
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Are you finding venues too noisy after lockdown?

‘Noise of people living’: Bars urge neighbours to live with sound of nightlife
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‘Noise of people living’: Bars urge neighbours to live with sound of nightlife

‘Our own Justice League’: Meet the experts trying to save Sydney’s nightlife
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‘Our own Justice League’: Meet the experts trying to save Sydney’s nightlife

‘Embrace our summer of freedom’: Al fresco future to revive Sydney
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‘Embrace our summer of freedom’: Al fresco future to revive Sydney

Reopening support for night time industries
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Reopening support for night time industries

Immediate relief requested for highly impacted industries
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Immediate relief requested for highly impacted industries

NTIA call on NSW Government for more COVID relief
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NTIA call on NSW Government for more COVID relief

NIGHT-TIME EXPERT TO LEAD NSW’S 24-HOUR ECONOMY STRATEGY
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NIGHT-TIME EXPERT TO LEAD NSW’S 24-HOUR ECONOMY STRATEGY

NTIA welcomes NSW Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill 2020
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NTIA welcomes NSW Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill 2020

Check Check Check expands to Melbourne
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Check Check Check expands to Melbourne

SYDNEY MEDIA COLLECTIVE AND NIGHT TIME INDUSTRIES COME TOGETHER TO KEEP COVID IN ‘CHECK’
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SYDNEY MEDIA COLLECTIVE AND NIGHT TIME INDUSTRIES COME TOGETHER TO KEEP COVID IN ‘CHECK’

Check. Check. Check. Consumer Launch. 12 October.
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Check. Check. Check. Consumer Launch. 12 October.

NTIA RESPONSE TO NSW GOVERNMENT 24-HOUR ECONOMY STRATEGY
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NTIA RESPONSE TO NSW GOVERNMENT 24-HOUR ECONOMY STRATEGY

Check. Check. Check.
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Check. Check. Check.

NTIA RESPONSE TO VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND
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NTIA RESPONSE TO VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND

The NTIA welcomes the announcement from NSW Government regarding the thawing of the liquor freeze in the Sydney CBD.
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The NTIA welcomes the announcement from NSW Government regarding the thawing of the liquor freeze in the Sydney CBD.

Download NSW Government report. Urgent survival loans needed for cash-strapped hospitality SMEs.
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Download NSW Government report. Urgent survival loans needed for cash-strapped hospitality SMEs.

New Statistics Paint a Bleak Picture for Australian Hospitality
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New Statistics Paint a Bleak Picture for Australian Hospitality

Keep Our Venues Alive, an initiative of the Night Time Industries Association
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Keep Our Venues Alive, an initiative of the Night Time Industries Association

Night Time Industries Celebrates As Sydney Gets Its Mojo Back
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Night Time Industries Celebrates As Sydney Gets Its Mojo Back

Night Time Industries Welcomes New Year Reforms
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Night Time Industries Welcomes New Year Reforms

Night Time Industries Association welcomes report findings into Sydney's Night Time Economy
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Night Time Industries Association welcomes report findings into Sydney’s Night Time Economy

Michael Rodrigues interviewed on 2SER
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Premier’s lockout laws announcement – Michael Rodrigues interviewed on 2SER

Night Time Industries Welcome CBD Lockout Scrap
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Night Time Industries Welcome CBD Lockout Scrap

NTIA launches Unite for the Night Campaign with fundraising gig
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NTIA launches Unite for the Night Campaign with fundraising gig

Turn it Up – Finding Sydney’s Sound
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Turn it Up – Finding Sydney’s Sound

Music and Arts Economy Report dissected
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Music and Arts Economy Report dissected

NTIA hold fundraiser for Sydney’s night time economy
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NTIA hold fundraiser for Sydney’s night time economy

ALP Announces Minister for the Night Time Economy
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ALP Announces Minister for the Night Time Economy

NTIA Chair Michael Rodrigues interviewed on 2SER
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NTIA Chair Michael Rodrigues interviewed on 2SER

New industry group formed to re-energise nightlife in Sydney and NSW
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New industry group formed to re-energise nightlife in Sydney and NSW

Night Time Industries Association
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Night Time Industries Association

Global Cities After Dark has unveiled its full 2018 program
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Global Cities After Dark has unveiled its full 2018 program

New association forms to revive Sydney’s nightlife
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New association forms to revive Sydney’s nightlife

‘What the hell is going on in Sydney?’ 176 venues disappear
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‘What the hell is going on in Sydney?’ 176 venues disappear

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