In our latest Back of House episode (Part 1, because we had far too much to discuss to fit into one episode), we mark the final removal of the last remaining lockoutlaw conditions, and unpack what it took to get here, and what it could unlock next for Sydney’s nighttime economy.
Hosts Luke Butler and Michael Rodrigues speak with:
• Paul Nicolaou - Executive Director, Business Sydney (former CEO, AHA NSW)
• Justine Baker - foundational in building unified industry advocacy
• Mick Gibb - CEO,Night TimeIndustries Association (joining usin Part 2)
A few threads covered in Part 1:
• Why consultation mattered more than any single policy lever
• The role of transport, policing attitudes, and better data
• What “rebuild” looks like now - culture, live music, precinct identity, and giving
people a reason to go out
Part two is cominglater this week.