150 more schools kick off 2026 with Respectful Relationships
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12 January 2026
A revamped Respectful Relationships Education program will be rolled out to an additional 150 public schools, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s continuing work in primary prevention to stop violence before it starts in our communities.
Read moreNSW Government delivers nation-leading community service agreement
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8 January 2026
Nearly a quarter of a million workers in NSW will benefit from greater job security as the Minns Labor Government enters a nation-leading agreement to provide secure jobs and longer-term funding certainty for the community services sector.
Read moreFoster carers receive first real payment increase in over 20 years
MEDIA RELEASE
8 January 2026
For the first time in over two decades, foster and kinship carers across NSW have received a 20 per cent increase to their care allowance, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s landmark reforms to strengthen support for carers and vulnerable children in out-of-home care (OOHC).
Read moreGovernor of NSW extended for two years until May 2028
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7 January 2026
NSW Premier Chris Minns is today announcing that Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC will continue to serve as the Governor of New South Wales for an additional two-year term, following approval of the Premier’s recommendation to His Majesty King Charles III.
Read moreChild safety strengthened with funding boost to Office of the Children's Guardian
MEDIA RELEASE
7 January 2026
The Minns Labor Government is strengthening the State’s independent child safety regulator, the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG), with additional resources to boost compliance, review and enforcement activities.
Read moreHomes 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.
Read moreSydney Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp opens
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6 January 2026
A rare addition to the Sydney Harbour Bridge is expected to encourage a surge in north-south bike traffic as the Bridge cycleway ramp opens today.
Read moreNew Year Cheer: 15 billion containers recycled in Return and Earn milestone
MEDIA RELEASE
3 January 2026
NSW recyclers have benefited from $1.5 billion in refunds by returning a record 15 billion containers through Return and Earn.
Read moreHundreds of school cleaners begin 2026 as public sector workers
MEDIA RELEASE
1 January 2026
More than 600 school cleaners have begun the new year as permanent public sector employees with new reforms to cleaning services beginning today to drive improved outcomes for teachers, students, principals and workers.
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NSW Government appoints new Advocate for Children and Young People
MEDIA RELEASE
30 December 2025
The NSW Government has appointed Katherine McKernan as the Advocate for Children and Young People, a statutory role for five years, to lead the newly established Office for Youth within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
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