Venues given extended trading hours for Olympics
By Sam McKeith
The NSW government has granted extended trading hours to licensed venues showing major events live from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Hotels, bars, clubs, small bars and live music venues could trade until the early morning if they screen Matildas games or the swimming finals, the government said on Friday.
“With an eight-hour time difference between Paris and Sydney, the extended trading will give more fans the chance to cheer on their favourite athletes and teams,” it said in a statement.
The NSW government has granted extended trading hours to licensed venues showing major events live from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.Credit: iStock
The special trading hours encouraged a vibrant nightlife for residents and tourists, Minister for the Night-time Economy John Graham said.
“Olympic fever only strikes once every four years and as Australians we know this means late nights and some sleep deprivation to enjoy it properly.
“There is nothing like cheering home a gold medal winner with friends and community. Special event extended trading will support that – as well as an economic boost and more jobs at night,” he said.
“All NSW pubs, clubs and bars are eligible venues for the Olympics extended trading hours, and do not need to apply individually to open when they screen the Games live.”
About 6800 athletes from 206 nations, including Australia, will parade on more than 90 boats for six kilometres down the Seine River during the opening ceremony on Friday.
The Matildas’ Olympics campaign got off to a bad start on Friday morning when they were beaten 3-0 by Germany.
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