Making an icon even more iconic
MEDIA RELEASE
7 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government is unlocking the Sydney Opera House’s full potential, increasing capacity, hours and making common sense noise changes so the concerns of a few residents no longer compromise the experience of millions of concert goers at the world-famous icon.
Read moreNSW scores with extended trading for FIFA World Cup
MEDIA RELEASE
5 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government is giving fans the chance to enjoy early-morning matches and provide a boost to local hospitality venues with extended trading hours for licensed venues statewide during the FIFA World Cup
Read moreNation-leading 'good character' reforms pass NSW Parliament
MEDIA RELEASE
5 June 2026
Victim-survivors of crime will be better protected following the passage of the Minns Labor Government’s reforms abolishing ‘good character’ as a mitigating factor at sentencing for all offences.
Read moreMinns Labor Government boosts services and peer support to combat gambling harm
MEDIA RELEASE
4 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government is boosting annual funding for GambleAware by $1.3 million to provide people experiencing gambling harm with greater access to peer support workers and services in 44 per cent more locations across NSW.
Read moreCooler, greener playgrounds: 150 schools to benefit from expanded tree planting program
MEDIA RELEASE
4 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government is investing $2.3 million to plant thousands of trees, shrubs and bush tucker gardens to help combat urban heating in more than 150 schools over the next four years.
Read moreMinns Labor Government to introduce commonsense medicinal cannabis driving reforms
MEDIA RELEASE
4 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government will introduce laws to Parliament to create a more commonsense approach for people using lawfully prescribed medicinal cannabis, while maintaining strong road safety protections.
Read moreStronger protections for LGBTQIA+ community pass Parliament despite Opposition, Greens delay attempts
MEDIA RELEASE
3 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government’s reforms strengthening protections for LGBTQIA+ people have passed NSW Parliament, despite multiple attempts by the Opposition and Greens to delay the laws.
Read moreSaving our underwater forests - NSW scientists leading international research to protect kelp and fisheries
MEDIA RELEASE
3 June 2026
An international team of world-class scientists, led by the Minns Government’s NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), is working on a groundbreaking project designed to protect underwater kelp forests and sustain our fisheries into the future.
Read moreMaking it easier for women in NSW to access the contraceptive pill
MEDIA RELEASE
Making it easier for women in NSW to access the contraceptive pill
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Starting this Friday, women in NSW will have improved access to the oral contraceptive pill thanks to a reform from the Minns Labor Government.
Read moreOpposition, Greens holding up stronger protections for LGBTQIA+ people
MEDIA RELEASE
2 June 2026
Stronger laws to protect the LGBTQIA+ community from hate crimes are being held hostage by the Opposition and Greens who have rejected multiple attempts to pass these laws including a bid to fast track the reforms.
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