Key Points
A Dean Winter Labor Government will establish night-time economy zones across Tasmania as part of our broader plan for nightlife revival, starting with Salamanca.
This will see the precinct come to life in the evenings, overriding local Council red tape that has restricted traders from serving customers after hours and from having live music outdoors.
Labor’s nightlife revival plan will:
- Create night-time economy zones to encourage business growth and activity after hours
- Deliver more well-paid jobs and a nightlife that is thriving.
- Help young people see a future here in Tasmania
Why we need it
Salamanca’s markets are iconic in the daytime. But there is an opportunity to make the precinct iconic in the evenings too.
- Tasmania should be the best place to grow up, work and retire. But after 11 years of the Liberals, too many Tasmanians are leaving for the mainland.
- Too many venues are being caught up in red tape and.
- After 11 years of the Liberals, Tasmania needs change. It’s time for a fresh start under Labor.
“This will help revitalise Tasmanian’s nightlife and contribute to my vision of making our state the easiest place to do business.”
The details
Tasmanian Labor’s bold nightlife revival plan will see us:
- Create night-time economy zones to encourage business growth and activity after hours
- Protect existing venues from noise complaints from new neighbours
- Support live music and arts venues with liquor licence fee rebates for venues that promote live music and entertainment
- Cut unnecessary permits and costs for late-night venues, outdoor dining, and festivals
- Modernise Tasmania’s 35-year-old Liquor Licensing Act, and guarantee approval timeframes
- Introduce a simplified, low-cost liquor licence for small businesses, pop-up events, and food trucks
- Work with transport providers to enhance affordable late-night transport options
- Encourage family-friendly and non-alcoholic options such as twilight markets, outdoor cinemas, and expanded non-alcoholic drink offerings
- Support partnerships between arts organisations and licensed venues
