New compliance unit strengthens NSW biosecurity systems
A new dedicated Biosecurity Compliance and Investigation Unit has been set up by the Minns Labor Government to strengthen biosecurity, tackle high-risk threats, and safeguard market access and trade.
Over $13 million invested to ease education costs for social housing students
Applications are open for the NSW Government’s Youth Development Scholarship program, offering 1500 high school and tertiary students living in social housing $1000 grants to help cover their education expenses.
Legislation introduced to create greener futures for iconic parklands
The Minns Labor Government has introduced new reforms to Parliament which will create greener futures for Callan Park, Centennial and Moore Park, Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands and Fernhill Estate.
Reforms to enable GPs to diagnose ADHD from March
From next month, GPs can begin training to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of the next phase of the Minns Labor Government’s landmark reforms to make it easier, faster and more affordable for families to access care.
Minns Government moves to permanently reward safe drivers
The Minns Labor Government is backing safer choices on NSW roads, introducing a Bill to Parliament today to make the demerit point reward program permanent – part of a record $2.8 billion road safety investment.
Minns government increases funding to $12.8 million to support animal welfare enforcement
The Minns Labor Government today announced two of the state’s key animal welfare organisations, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) NSW and Animal Welfare League (AWL) NSW, will receive $12.8 million towards their enforcement and compliance activities to better protect cats, dogs, livestock and other animals across the state.
More boots on the ground to tackle illegal tobacco
Thirty additional full-time equivalent tobacco inspectors will be recruited to boost the NSW Health’s newly established Centre for Regulation & Enforcement with additional funding from the Commonwealth Government.
Data shows NSW farming’s record‑breaking growth across cropping and livestock
The NSW Government’s Agriculture Economics research team is reporting that the state’s primary industries’ Gross Value of Production (GVP) has continued its strong recovery since the 2017–19 drought, reaching record levels in cropping and livestock.
Funding delivers support for veterans projects across NSW
The Minns Labor Government is providing more than $112,000 in funding to support 70 veterans-related programs as part of the Veteran Community Grants Program (VCGP).
Simulated passenger testing brings SW Metro a step closer
Commuters in Bankstown, Lakemba, Canterbury, Marrickville and surrounding suburbs are closer to enjoying the world class Southwest metro service with testing successfully simulating a fully loaded train.