Agreement reached on workers compensation reforms
Businesses and community sector providers will be spared significant increases to workers compensation premiums after agreement was reached on reforms to the state’s workers compensation scheme.
NSW koala baseline survey to drive conservation action
The NSW Government has completed its first comprehensive statewide koala survey, providing the most accurate picture to date of where koalas live and how populations are distributed across the state.
Additional steps to combat modern slavery in NSW Government procurement
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitments to protect human rights in government supply chains by issuing a Ministerial Direction that will require NSW Government agencies to take stronger action to address modern slavery risks.
One of the world’s largest land transformations ready to begin in Port Kembla
The Minns Labor Government has enabled one of the world’s largest land transformation projects to get underway finalising the rezoning of BlueScope’s Port Kembla site to pave the way for a new high-tech precinct.
Community hubs and hardship payments activated after bushfires
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to support communities affected by recent bushfires, announcing today that recovery hubs will be established and hardship payments made available for individuals and families whose homes were destroyed or damaged or who are facing severe hardship due to the recent fires.
Buyback auctions end year on a high with Christmas target exceeded
The Minns Labor Government has exceeded its target of selling 42 flood buyback houses before Christmas after 60 people attended the last auction in Lismore overnight, with sale prices ranging from $7000 to $25,500.
Permanent $60 toll cap to put money back in pockets of Sydney motorists
The Minns Labor Government is today announcing permanent toll relief in the form of the $60 weekly toll cap so hundreds of thousands of motorists, especially in the car-reliant areas of Western Sydney and the Central Coast, can keep more money in their pockets every week.
New pilot program to support vulnerable women leaving prison
The Minns Labor Government is today launching an unprecedented intensive support program for women leaving prison that will bolster rehabilitation and reduce reoffending by providing support with accommodation and employment in the Hunter.
Additional $4.5 million to support prawn fishers affected by white spot biosecurity control order
The Minns Labor Government is supporting prawn fishers and farmers in the Clarence, Evans and Richmond Rivers affected by the detection of white spot in wild prawns with an additional financial assistance package of $4.5 million.
ED performance improves but more to do
Bed block in state hospitals has surged by over 50 per cent over the past year.