Agreement reached to transition Northern Beaches Hospital to public ownership
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21 October 2025
The Northern Beaches Hospital’s shift to public ownership is nearing its conclusion, with in-principle agreement reached with Healthscope’s receivers on a $190 million payment for the transition.
Read moreNew Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment protections begin today for more than 400,000 workers
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13 October 2025
For the first time in NSW history, more than 400,000 NSW Government workers in hospitals, schools, local councils and other public services can today seek orders and damages from the NSW Industrial Relations Commission to stop workplace bullying and sexual harassment.
Read moreLife-saving medication made available in licensed venues to reduce opioid overdose harm
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4 October 2025
In a move to combat opioid-related harm, the NSW Government is making the life-saving opioid reversal medication naloxone available to licensed venues across the state to include as part of their first aid kits.
Read moreEnforcement of tobacco licensing to commence as grace period ends for retailers
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1 October 2025
The three-month grace period for NSW retailers and wholesalers to apply for a licence to sell tobacco or non-tobacco smoking products as part of the Minns Labor Government’s new Tobacco Licensing Scheme ends at midnight tonight.
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$5.4 million towards improving workplace health and safety
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24 September 2025
A new national centre to drive evidence-based solutions to improve workplace psychological health and safety is being supported by a $5.4 million investment by the Minns Labor Government.
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Health Infrastructure
The Minns Labor Government is making historic investments in our public health system that will reshape the future of care for our communities and reaffirm our commitment to a world-class public health system.
Read moreTobacco Legislation (Closure Orders) Amendment Bill 2025
I speak in support of the Tobacco Legislation (Closure Orders) Amendment Bill 2025. I thank the Minister for Health for urgently bringing this critical bill to the Parliament. I also acknowledge and thank the many members of the inner west community—parents, carers, teachers, health workers, small business owners and many young people—who have contacted me with their concerns about this issue. Their voices have been clear and consistent: They are deeply concerned about the proliferation of illegal tobacco and vape stores in our neighbourhoods, and they want action.
Read moreMinns Labor Government appoints inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner to further protect workers
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6 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government has appointed Janet Schorer as its inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner to further strengthen its efforts to protect workers.
Read moreBreastScreen partners with Aboriginal women to help boost breast screening rates
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The NSW Government has partnered with Aboriginal women to create a multimedia campaign, aimed at boosting breast screening rates.
Thursday, 6 March 2025
Read moreLocal community helps shape the $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
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Hundreds of community members and health staff have provided valuable feedback through the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment master plan survey, helping to shape the future of Canterbury Hospital.
Monday, 25 November 2024
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