Keep Canberra Open has proven to be a voice that will help balance the important debate on how to create a vibrant music and late night culture whilst managing the risks of the industry. The ACT government has listened to the people, announcing that they will back down on the proposed reduced trading changes ahead of the election.

Keep Canberra Open has received unanimous pre-election commitments from all major parties on what action they will take if elected ensuring the community is properly consulted in relation to liquor laws into the future. PLEASE READ THESE LETTER BELOW. Keep Canberra Open also sees this as an opportunity to work with government to develop more progressive liquor laws that will help nurture a thriving and inclusive night time economy for our city.

“This is a positive step by the ACT government, but just the first in moving Canberra towards more progressive and safe liquor legislation,” Keep Canberra Open’s Ryan Sabet said. “Our members must remain vigilant to ensure the commitments given by our local members are actioned after the upcoming election in October”

Keep Canberra Open are serious about growing our late night culture and making that culture safe. To help build
positive plans for our city, Keep Canberra Open has developed the Positive Late Night Culture Policy
Paper, which we have presented to Government.

To review this policy please click the link to the right.