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NSW Government to strengthen laws to protect LGBTQIA+ community
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (489+ words) The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to toughen penalties for hate crimes following a series of disturbing attacks against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Violence, intimidation and abuse have no place in NSW, and everyone deserves to feel safe…...
Energy Security Safeguard policy reform
3+ week, 2+ day ago (115+ words) Between 17 December 2025 to 20 February 2026, we consulted on policy reforms to the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) delivered under the Energy Security Safeguard. A series of webinars were held throughout February'to provide more information about the'proposed…...
Bays West Precinct Redevelopment
2+ week, 1+ day ago (180+ words) The NSW Government is transforming the Bays West Precinct into a vibrant, liveable community just 2 km from the Sydney CBD. The Precinct is a generational opportunity to provide well-located homes on the city's edge. The Precinct will provide cultural and…...
NSW Government launches permanent rapid response unit
3+ week, 1+ day ago (740+ words) The Minns Labor Government will make Operation Shelter permanent, transitioning the unit to a rapid response capability within the NSW Police Force. This new unit embeds a high-visibility, intelligence-led policing unit that can quickly respond to threats, patrol high-risk areas,…...
Minimum age to ride an e-bike is a path to safer streets
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1127+ words) A minimum age to ride an e-bike in NSW is being introduced as part of the Minns Labor Government's measured and staged reforms aimed at improving safety for riders, pedestrians and the wider community. NSW will also adopt the European…...
Strata Commissions Review
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (121+ words) The NSW Productivity and Equality Commission is conducting a review into Strata commissions and assessing the market impacts. The NSW Productivity and Equality Commissioner has been requested by the Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading to review the market…...
Future-proofing NSW: New planning policy to tackle climate risks and natural hazards
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (494+ words) The Minns Labor Government is further streamlining planning approvals, while making sure new homes and infrastructure are built to better withstand the extreme weather impacts and natural disasters caused by climate change. A proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards State…...
Call out on the Central Coast to change a child’s life
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (437+ words) Central Coast residents are being urged to change a child's life and become a foster carer, with the Minns Labor Government launching a local foster carer recruitment drive. Locals are being urged to open their hearts and homes to children…...
Stronger conduct rules for NSW schools, with explicit ban on hate speech
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) All NSW school staff, including principals and school leaders, will be subject to strengthened conduct requirements that explicitly prohibit hate speech, under reforms to be announced today by the Minns Labor Government. The changes close a clear gap in existing…...
NSW set to smash big battery target to secure our renewable energy future
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) The Minns Labor Government is backing the largest rollout of big batteries in NSW history. The NSW Government has awarded contracts for six new long'duration battery projects to strengthen the state's energy grid. These batteries will ensure that NSW is…...