MEDIA RELEASE

Portable bonds scheme to deliver cost of living relief 

Monday, 29 July 2024

Millions of renters across the state will soon be able to move homes and transfer their bond with them with the Minns Labor Government investing $6.6 million to develop and deliver the nation’s first Portable Rental Bonds Scheme.

The Newtown Neighbourhood Centre held its fifth annual Newtopian Sleepout last night.

I acknowledge and thank Connect: Inner West for their hard work and initiative in organising a calendar of social gatherings and outings for local seniors to enjoy over the upcoming winter months.

Father Chris Riley's Youth Off the Streets is a wonderful not for‑profit organisation which has been doing crucial work since 1991.

The Newtown Neighbourhood Centre has again opened its doors to the public following the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Addison Road Community Centre has become the engine room of the Inner West Community's efforts to combat food insecurity throughout the COVID-19 Delta outbreak and lockdown.

October 17th-23rd is Anti-Poverty Week, with International Day for the Eradication of Poverty marked on October 17th.

I warmly thank the members of the AshBiz Business Chamber for their leadership and support of the Ashfield, Haberfield and Summer Hill businesses during the COVID‑19 lockdown.

I congratulate the Big Issue on its twenty-fifth anniversary.

The Government is increasing transport fares by 1.5 percent over the next 12 months.