NSW Government appoints first independent Victims of Crime Commissioner
MEDIA RELEASE
13 July 2026
The NSW Government has today approved the appointment of Hannah Damkar as the state's first independent Victims of Crime Commissioner, with the appointment to be formally made by the NSW Governor.
Read moreSafety taskforce established to tackle aggression in the NSW health system
MEDIA RELEASE
10 July 2026
The Minns Labor Government has established a taskforce to advise on ways to enhance the safety for staff, patients, and visitors across the NSW public health system.
Read moreGPs to provide up to 2,500 free ADHD consultations
MEDIA RELEASE
29 June 2026
Up to 2,500 people will be able to access free GP consultations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), potentially saving up to $1,500 a year in out-of-pocket costs and making essential healthcare more accessible through a $1.5 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.
Read moreMedicinal cannabis driving reforms introduced to Parliament by the Minns Labor Government
MEDIA RELEASE
25 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government will today introduce legislation to Parliament to create a more commonsense system for drivers who use lawfully prescribed medicinal cannabis, while ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect.
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NSW Government establishes world-leading Suicide Prevention Councils
MEDIA RELEASE
25 June 2026
Twenty-five members have been appointed to two new suicide prevention councils to guide and strengthen efforts to reduce suicide across New South Wales.
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Medicinal Cannabis and Road Safety
Today's public interest debate, introduced by the member for Oatley, betrays the true state of the New South Wales Liberal Party.
Read moreBuilding a better NSW
MEDIA RELEASE
23 June 2026
The 2026-27 NSW Budget delivers cost-of-living relief now, while continuing to rebuild the essential services and economic strength NSW relies on.
Read moreNSW health budget: support for children with hearing loss
MEDIA RELEASE
20 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government is ensuring children with hearing loss and their families continue to receive the ongoing specialised support they need, contributing $20.4 million to The Shepherd Centre and NestSense NSW Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program as part of the 2026/27 State Budget.
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Start your nursing or midwifery career with NSW Health
MEDIA RELEASE
16 June 2026
Graduate nurses and midwives are being encouraged to start their careers in Australia’s largest and busiest public health system, by applying to the NSW Health GradStart program
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Record $3.6 billion health investment keeps NSW hospital rebuild on track
MEDIA RELEASE
15 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government will invest a record $3.6 billion in hospital infrastructure in 2026-27, the largest single-year health capital investment in NSW history.
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