NSW backs even more housing with expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee
MEDIA RELEASE
11 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government is expanding its successful $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program to better support affordable housing and smaller residential developments, particularly in regional areas.
Read moreNSW cuts the ribbon on landmark long-duration battery
MEDIA RELEASE
11 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government has officially opened the Limondale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), powering up Australia’s first eight-hour battery, marking a major step in the transformation of the state’s energy system.
Read more$250,000 to support LGBTQ+_ antenatal education and pregnancy support
MEDIA RELEASE
10 June 2026
The NSW Government has announced $250,000 in funding to help deliver a statewide inclusive antenatal education and pregnancy support program for LGBTQ+ families.
Read morePassing of Richard Scolyer
MEDIA STATEMENT
8 June 2026
Richard Scolyer was a great Australian, a pioneering scientist, and an inspiring example of grace in his final years.
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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.
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