The High Cost of Revitalization: NSW's 24 Hour Economy Commissioner Under Fire The appointment of Michael Rodrigues as NSW's first 24 hour economy commissioner in 2021 was seen as a bold move to revitalize Sydney's night time economy.
However, two years on, the commissioner's lavish overseas trips have raised eyebrows and sparked calls for greater transparency and accountability.
Rodrigues has traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, and North America, staying at luxury hotels and flying business class at taxpayer expense.