Ministerial media releases for the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Following years of demand for full-strength beer to be served at the footy, fans will soon have even more to cheer for when attending events at Accor and CommBank stadiums in Western Sydney.

Capacity at venues that provide outdoor dining could be increased under proposed reforms that continue the Minns Labor Government’s crusade to unshackle entertainment and nightlife.

The NSW Government is supporting 29 businesses across the food, drink, and health supplement sectors to exhibit their products at this week’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) –   China’s premier import-focused six-day trade show.

The NSW Government has made appointments to the board of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA), including a deputy chairperson and two new members.

The NSW night-time economy is worth $102 billion a year, employs a fifth of all workers and supports more than 53,000 core businesses, including music venues, restaurants, bars and leisure activity providers.

Live music venues in NSW will gain extra protection against threats to their survival under new measures introduced by the Minns Labor Government.

Safer gambling behaviour is the focus of this year’s GambleAware Week campaign, an annual NSW Government initiative run by the Office of Responsible Gambling to raise awareness about the risks of gambling which starts today.

Supporting Australian storytelling, developing the next generation of creative talent, and a plan to grow the digital games sector are the key priorities of the new three-year screen and digital games strategy.

Building communities where culture thrives after dark as much as during the day is at the heart of the second tranche of the Minns Labor Government’s Vibrancy Reforms set to be introduced to Parliament today.

Baffling restrictions on licensed venues that include “no entertainment” clauses are being torn up as part of the Minns Labor Government’s committment to bring back live music and nightlife to Sydney and across the state.