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More open and green space in Sydney to support more housing
Thursday, 8 July 2024
Sydney is about to get a whole lot more greener following a $3.25 million investment from the NSW Government into new and improved parks, community gardens, wetlands, active transport and trails.
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Net Zero Commission launched with inaugural Chair and Commissioner appointments
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
The Minns Labor Government is making another major step in delivering on its election promise to take strong action on climate change with the launch of the Net Zero Commission.
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$100 million to increase biodiversity protection and deliver certainty for housing
Monday, 18 March 2024
The NSW Labor Government has delivered on its commitment to strengthen protection for koalas while helping deliver much-needed housing in Western and South Western Sydney, by enhancing the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.
Environment & climate
Penalties for many environmental crimes will double under the biggest amendment to environmental protection laws since the Environment Protection Authority was created in 1991.
Environment & climate
he NSW Government has launched a new Vehicle Emissions Star Rating website to help drivers consider sustainability when making their next vehicle purchase.
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The NSW Government is delivering on its commitment to provide additional support to wildlife hospitals, koala protection and research with more than $3.5 million in new funding provided to three regional wildlife care facilities.
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I strongly encourage everyone to get involved with this year's National Recycling Week, on from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 November.
Environment & climate
After a decade of failed privatisation, a Minns Labor Government will create the NSW Energy Security Corporation, a state-owned body that will accelerate investment in renewable energy assets that will deliver cleaner and more reliable energy and help keep the lights on.
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A Minns Labor Government will help save koalas from extinction by protecting key habitats and restoring environmental protections torn up by the Liberals and Nationals over the past 12 years.
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The Land and Environment Court has ruled in favour of Canterbury Bankstown Council and of the residents of Ashbury after dismissing an appeal by a developer seeking to develop land adjacent to Peace Park into seven residential lots.