Media Releases

NSW Planning System Reform Bill passes Parliament

12 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government’s landmark Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 has passed both houses of Parliament with overwhelming support, paving the way for a faster, fairer and modern planning system.

Yule have a great time in Sydney this Christmas

10 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government is unveiling its largest Christmas celebrations yet with the Harbour city set to launch the 2025 Festive Season and a range of new and expanded events, cementing Sydney as the ultimate Summer Christmas and New Year’s destination.  

 

New Lismore build to rent homes under construction

07 November 2025

More affordable and secure rentals are one step closer for the Northern Rivers with the construction of 50 new build to rent units underway in East Lismore.

Thousands of new homes on the cards for Cherrybrook

07 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government is leading a rezoning to deliver 9,350 new homes in Cherrybrook in Northwest Sydney close to transport, open space, shops and services.

More than 2,200 homes declared state significant

07 November 2025

A further 10 projects have been declared State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

 

$2.5 million investment takes clean energy training on the road to NSW communities

The Albanese and Minns Governments have launched a $2.5 million mobile training fleet at TAFE NSW Wollongong, bringing hands-on clean energy training to communities across New South Wales. 

$20 million boost for world-first Land iQ tool

06 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government will invest a further $20 million in its world-first Land iQ system to expand the land-use technology tool for a broader range of planning uses by governments, universities, consultants and private enterprises.

Rezoning to unlock new infill homes near Kiama CBD

05 November 2025

The Kiama community is set to benefit from new infill housing, close to the beach, shops, and public transport under a new rezoning proposal for the Kiama Depot site.

Joint statement on the retirement of Mark Vassella and appointment of Tania Archibald

05 November 2025

The Illawarra’s MPs acknowledge the statement today from BlueScope appointing Tania Archibald as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Mark Vassella.

New homes for North Wollongong Station Precinct

03 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government has unlocked the opportunity for more than 5,300 new homes in the Illawarra after finalising planning controls for the North Wollongong Station Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct.