Minns Labor Government begins illegal tobacconist shut down
MEDIA RELEASE
5 November 2025
Two stores in St Leonards are the first illicit tobacco stores to be closed under the Minns Labor Government’s tough new laws targeting illicit tobacco and illegal vaping.
Read moreLaunch of DV Notify To Boost Victim-Survivor Safety
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2 November 2025
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to build a safer New South Wales, launching a new digital service that will strengthen protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Read more$940m RPA redevelopment to expand Paediatric Unit
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1 November 2025
Construction of the new $940 million Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is progressing, with the first concrete slab pour completed for the new 15-storey East Tower, marking a major milestone.
Read moreNew protections for hospitality workers and patrons
MEDIA RELEASE
1 November 2025
Venue owners, licensees, managers and bar staff will face tougher sanctions for failing to ensure a safe workplace for staff and patrons.
Read moreFirst IDA round attracts a $136 billion potential investment surge for NSW
MEDIA RELEASE
30 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government’s Investment Delivery Authority has received 48 major investment proposals worth $136 billion following the first round of expressions of interest, marking a significant milestone in NSW’s productivity reforms.
Read moreNightlife revival expands focus to 1.27m night-time workers
MEDIA RELEASE
29 October 2025
Increasing the wellbeing and economic productivity of the state’s night workers is the focus of a new Minns Labor Government action plan, which includes transport, safety and health initiatives.
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New intake of intensive care paramedics for NSW
MEDIA RELEASE
28 October 2025
This week, 16 highly qualified intensive care paramedics (ICPs) have been deployed across NSW after completing 27 weeks of specialist training to extend their clinical practice.
Read moreNSW Government delivers response to the 2024 Drug Summit Report
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28 October 2025
The NSW Government has today formally responded to the 2024 Drug Summit recommendations, building on its commitment to reform the state’s whole-of-government approach to alcohol and other drug use, which will place harm reduction and wellbeing at the forefront of policy.
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Largest public preschool construction program in NSW history takes off
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27 October 2025
Construction of some of the first public preschools to be delivered by the Minns Labor Government is officially beginning today as the government works to deliver the biggest expansion of public preschools in NSW history.
Read moreKeeping cats home and wildlife safe
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26 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government and RSPCA NSW are teaming up to encourage people to practice responsible cat ownership by expanding the successful Keeping Cats Safe at Home program.
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