WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are teaming up to help the construction industry in Albury and Wodonga reduce workplace hazards as part of the Cross Border program.

On 11 March 2024, the District Court of NSW convicted and fined a residential care provider $300,000 for breaching its work, health and safety obligations and as a result of exposing workers to a risk of violence, including inappropriate sexual behaviour, in the workplace.

SafeWork NSW Inspectors and Engineers are inspecting and monitoring the Sydney Royal Easter Show to ensure the safety of workers and the almost 900,000 people set to attend the Show in the coming weeks. 

NSW Fair Trading is urging consumers across the State to better protect themselves in the fast evolving digital world this World Consumer Rights Day.

Eligible businesses and organisations have already begun applying to be official providers of the new Active and Creative Kids voucher program, with more being urged to register ahead of the vouchers becoming available to consumers in February.

Commonwealth, State and Territory Consumer Affairs Ministers met on Friday 24 November 2023 with a renewed commitment to collaboration across borders and to strengthen consumer protections.

NSW Fair Trading is calling on shoppers to be diligent when buying Mother’s Day gifts this year, particularly when buying online.

Almost 1,000 First Nations people and small business owners in NSW have been provided with free business coaching and advice through the Service NSW Business Connect program and the Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative (ABAI).

During Small Business Month the NSW Government is celebrating the diversity of NSW businesses and highlighting the support available.

Households are being urged to use any remaining Stay NSW and Parents NSW vouchers, with the 9 October deadline only days away.

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann is calling on consumers to avoid dealing with ticket reselling platforms advertising tickets to popular events, often at exorbitant prices in violation of State laws.

The NSW Government is calling for the entertainment industry to review the Entertainment Industry Act 2013 and ensure it is still fit for purpose and achieving its intended objectives.