Health
MEDIA RELEASE
11 November 2025
The Minns Labor Government will create an offence for commercial landlords who knowingly permit
premises to be used by tenants to sell illicit tobacco and illegal vapes, with the introduction of the
Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
5 November 2025
Two stores in St Leonards are the first illicit tobacco stores to be closed under the Minns Labor Government’s tough new laws targeting illicit tobacco and illegal vaping.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
2 November 2025
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to build a safer New South Wales, launching a new digital service that will strengthen protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
1 November 2025
Construction of the new $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is progressing, with the first concrete slab pour completed for the new 15-storey East Tower, marking a major milestone.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
1 November 2025
Venue owners, licensees, managers and bar staff will face tougher sanctions for failing to ensure a safe workplace for staff and patrons.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
29 October 2025
Increasing the wellbeing and economic productivity of the state’s night workers is the focus of a new Minns Labor Government action plan, which includes transport, safety and health initiatives.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
28 October 2025
This week, 16 highly qualified intensive care paramedics (ICPs) have been deployed across NSW after completing 27 weeks of specialist training to extend their clinical practice.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
28 October 2025
The NSW Government has today formally responded to the 2024 Drug Summit recommendations, building on its commitment to reform the state’s whole-of-government approach to alcohol and other drug use, which will place harm reduction and wellbeing at the forefront of policy.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
22 October 2025
Enabling works to prepare the site for the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment have commenced, bringing new and expanded health services one step closer for the local community.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
22 October 2025
Bankstown-Lidcombe, Hornsby, Lismore and Orange Hospitals have now begun rostering to Safe
Staffing Levels in their emergency departments (ED), as the Minns Labor Government continues to
deliver on its promise to deliver the historic staffing reform.