Night-time economy is stuck in a ‘multi-agency maze’ and needs a champion, says committee

Key points

• An ACT Legislative Assembly committee has recommended that the ACT appoint a Night-Time Economy Commissioner, a role the ACT Government previously rejected. The committee's 28 recommendations also include a Night-Time Economy Activation Strategy.
• Businesses told the inquiry that dealing with government agencies was confusing, and nightclub operator Josh Dotta said he sometimes had to deal with up to 10 agencies.
• The committee also recommended entertainment precincts in Woden, Tuggeranong, Belconnen and Molonglo, and a review of liquor licensing fees.