One third of people in NSW rent their homes, but still the deck is stacked against them. Jo will fight for a fair go for renters, including ending unfair evictions under the no-grounds clause, ending secret rent bidding, making it easier for renters to have pets, and establishing a Rent Commissioner.

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NSW to name and shame property rule breakers

MEDIA RELEASE

25 January 2026

The Minns Labor Government has today launched a powerful new tool allowing homeowners, purchasers and renters to check the track record of property agents before they sign on the dotted line.

January 25, 2026
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Renters rights

NSW housing completions hit five year high

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21 January 2026

NSW has recorded its highest housing completion numbers in five years, with 13,057 homes completed from July to September 2025. This is the highest quarter for the state since March 2021.

January 21, 2026
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Renters rights

Homes for essential workers to rise from the Joinery Annandale

MEDIA RELEASE

6 January 2025

More new homes for essential workers – just minutes away from Sydney’s CBD – have been given the green light, paving the way for the transformation of the former WestConnex dive site in Annandale.

January 06, 2026
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Renters rights

Aired out: underquoters on notice as NSW Fair Trading examines sales records in Operation Sunlight

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26 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government has continued its crackdown on underquoting by issuing ‘please explain’ notices to 25 real estate agencies in NSW showing indicators of misleading price estimates in recently sold properties.

November 26, 2025
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World-leading NSW Pattern Book puts new mid-rise homes on the fast track

MEDIA RELEASE

24 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government is today launching 9 new architect-designed mid-rise apartment building patterns as the next phase of the world leading NSW Housing Pattern Book, which is helping to accelerate the delivery of new homes across the state. 

November 24, 2025
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Strata overhaul reaches final milestone as fourth reform bill is introduced to NSW Parliament

MEDIA RELEASE

19 November 2025

More than 1.2 million people who live in strata homes across the state are set to benefit from another suite of reforms being introduced to NSW Parliament in the final stage of the Minns Labor Government’s ambitious program to modernise strata laws.

November 19, 2025
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Renters rights

NSW Government moves to deliver tougher underquoting laws

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13 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government is set to overhaul the state’s underquoting laws, with consultation beginning on proposed reforms to lift professional standards across the real estate sector, improve transparency in property listings and boost buyer confidence.

November 13, 2025
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Renters rights

Strata reforms kick-in with new powers for NSW Fair Trading and better support for owners in financial hardship

MEDIA RELEASE

8 November 2025

New strata laws are now in place to provide relief for owners facing cost-of-living pressures.

November 08, 2025
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Renters rights

New rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors pass NSW Parliament

MEDIA RELEASE 

22 October 2025

Victim-survivors of domestic violence will have greater power to leave unsafe homes and protect their privacy under sweeping tenancy reforms passed by the NSW Parliament yesterday evening.

October 22, 2025
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Renters rights

NSW Premier Speech - Address to the 2025 Housing Now! Conference

SPEECH

30 September 2025

Thanks so much Dan. What a privilege to be here with all of you this morning.

September 30, 2025
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