Ministerial media releases for the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
Browse ministerial media releases, news and announcements for Enterprise, Investment and Trade.
Multi-million dollar boost for community sport
Community sport across NSW has received a $4.4 million injection following the awarding of grants in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.
Experience tourism at the centre of visitor economy growth strategy
NSW is leading Australia's post-pandemic visitor economy rebound, surpassing $50 billion in visitor expenditure for the first time in history in the year ending December 2023. This record-breaking contribution from both domestic and international visitors positions NSW as a leader in Australia's post-pandemic visitor economy rebound.
NSW welcomes lifting of China’s wine tariffs
The NSW Government welcomes the news from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce that all import tariffs on Australian bottled wine products have been removed from today.
Eden summer cruise season the busiest on record
Eden’s summer cruise season for 2023/24 has been the busiest on record for the region, with cruise ship visits up more than 20% compared with the previous summer season.
Staging a comeback: Live music venue numbers soar
NSW is in the midst of a live music revival as the number of venues hosting live performances soared by 84% since the NSW Labor Government made it easier for venues to host live music.
Music to the ears: new recording and touring grants
Musicians and artists are set to receive a boost under the NSW Labor Government with the opening of grants focused on rebuilding the NSW touring circuit.
A Sound future for music in NSW
The ten-year plan to rebuild the music sector in NSW takes another important step forward as Sound NSW holds its first advisory board meeting of representatives from a cross-section of the industry.
$20 million funding injection for regional horse racing
The NSW Labor Government has welcomed Racing NSW’s investment of almost $20 million in country and provincial racetracks.
New Racing NSW Board appointments confirmed
Dr Saranne Cooke has been appointed as the new Chair of Racing NSW, the first woman to hold the position, following a public expression of interest process.
Venues given green light to open later for Bathurst SuperFest
Bathurst’s licensed venues can stay open an extra two hours this Sunday so motor sports fans can kick on after the Bathurst SuperFest final.