Darwin runs on events. Conferences at the Waterfront, festivals through the dry season, corporate functions, markets and community gatherings all create chaos at a scale that catches teams out.
Venues here often have tight turnarounds between bookings, and the tropical climate adds pressure. Wet season rain tracks mud and water through entries, while the dry brings fine dust across outdoor sites and marquees.
There is a money angle too. Most venue hire agreements withhold the cleaning deposit when a space is not returned to handover condition, so a slow or incomplete clean costs the organiser directly.