New penalty for landlords permitting illicit tobacco and vapes
MEDIA RELEASE
11 November 2025
The Minns Labor Government will create an offence for commercial landlords who knowingly permit
premises to be used by tenants to sell illicit tobacco and illegal vapes, with the introduction of the
Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025.
Southwest Metro project enters high-speed train testing
MEDIA RELEASE
10 November 2025
High-speed testing of trains on the Southwest Metro line begins this week, marking another major step towards the start of turn up and go services on the former T3 rail line between Sydenham and Bankstown.
Read moreStrata reforms kick-in with new powers for NSW Fair Trading and better support for owners in financial hardship
MEDIA RELEASE
8 November 2025
New strata laws are now in place to provide relief for owners facing cost-of-living pressures.
Read moreMinns 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
MEDIA RELEASE
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
MEDIA RELEASE
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.
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