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Ministerial media release
25 November 2024

Consumers urged to choose quality batteries this sale season after record number of fires

The NSW Government is warning consumers about the potential dangers of buying poor quality lithium-ion battery powered products as gifts this holiday season, which may pose a fire risk.  

Ministerial media release
20 November 2024

New strata laws introduced to protect owners and make strata living easier

The Minns Labor Government has introduced its third wave of strata reforms to the NSW Parliament today, continuing its work to confront the state’s housing challenges and address cost of living pressures.

Ministerial media release
4 November 2024

Nation-first Information Standard for lithium-ion e-bikes and e-skateboards

In an Australian first, NSW Fair Trading is set to introduce an Information Standard for lithium-ion battery-powered e-micromobility products, as it powers up its nation-leading effort to protect consumers from safety risks posed by the increasingly popular devices. 

Ministerial media release
29 October 2024

$4 million extra funding for improved access to advice and advocacy for tenants as part of plan to make renting fairer

The Minns Labor Government is further supporting tenants across NSW when they need it most, with a funding boost to the Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services.

Ministerial media release
25 October 2024

Minns Labor Government passes most significant rental reforms in a decade

The Minns Labor Government has passed the most significant rental reforms in over a decade in the NSW Parliament.

Ministerial media release
15 October 2024

Minns Labor Government to cap rent increases at one per year

The Minns Labor Government will cap rent increases to one per year under reforms to rental laws to be introduced into NSW Parliament today.

Departmental release
14 October 2024

New laws commence to address issues facing land lease communities

NSW residents living in land lease communities are now better off under changes to how these communities are regulated.

Ministerial media release
23 September 2024

Making renting fairer in NSW

The Minns Labor Government will ensure tenants have a free and convenient way to pay their rent, as part of its comprehensive package to build a fairer rental market.

Ministerial media release
22 September 2024

Rent Check – a new, free tool to compare rental prices

The Minns Labor Government is making it easier for renters to get the best deal with a new, free tool they can use to help check whether the rent they’re being asked to pay is fair.

Ministerial media release
20 September 2024

Tough new strata laws pass Parliament

Strata managing agents face tough new laws that crack down on secret kickbacks through greater transparency and higher penalties for agents doing the wrong thing.

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