Michael Rodrigues
24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, NSW Government
In the role, Michael leads the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner in NSW Government and is responsible for delivering the NSW 24-Hour Economy Strategy.    
Michael has been a passionate and vocal advocate for NSW’s 24-hour economy for many years. He launched global lifestyle brand Time Out in Sydney in 2007 and served as Managing Director until 2021. 
Motivated by the challenges facing Sydney’s night-time economy, Michael also founded and chaired the Night Time Industries Association from 2018-2021, which played a critical role in overturning the lockout laws.
Fun Fact: Before diving into the world of media and night-time advocacy, Michael Rodrigues was a Civil Engineer in Sydney and a Senior Lawyer in Dubai, after graduating from UNSW.
