“The fact that nearly three-quarters of activity in the CBD happens between 6am and 6pm, means people working flexible hours and those doing regular overnight shifts, aren’t accessing many goods and services that would boost economic activity greatly at night.”

“The consequences of this imbalance in activity also means existing infrastructure including buildings - public and private - are not being used to their capacity, lying virtually dormant overnight, again minimizing the economic benefits generated during day time activity.”

“It also means assets like the transport network are over-used during small windows of time and those who must, or choose to work, outside traditional hours, have poorer access to amenities and services, discouraging a broader workforce from moving to more flexible hours.”

“Business and governments need to work together to deliver a 24-hour economy that not only drives the hospitality and tourism sectors, but one that includes a more diverse workforce by providing equality of opportunity day and night.”

“We need to encourage a positive change in attitudes around working and visiting the CBD at night, something other global cities like London and New York, have been doing for years.”

“Sydney’s CBD is the engine room of the state’s economy, but our report shows it is running below its capacity, under utilising an available workforce including office staff, along with hospitality and retail workers, who currently service traditional day time needs. Moving to a 24 hour economy would generate much-needed jobs and economic growth in Sydney’s CBD.”