Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

What we do

Our department is dedicated to growing our primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to regional NSW, and our state.

We work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.

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Meet our people

More than 75 per cent of our team lives and works in regional NSW. Find out more about our structure, people, leaders and our enduring commitment to regional NSW.

Work with us

Our department has a diverse culture that empowers people to reach their full potential. Find out more about career opportunities that also help drive growth in regional NSW.

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News and media

Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and events from the department.

Reports and publications

View the department's achievements in relation to our strategic priorities and responsibilities.

Our work

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Our agencies and offices

We work together to achieve the best outcomes for regional NSW economies and communities.

We work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.

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Our services and programs

Access more information about the work we do to grow our primary industries and support regional economic development.

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Our planning and strategic resources

Review our planning and strategic documents that inform and drive delivery of our priorities.

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Latest Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development updates

Ministerial media release

31 October 2024

NSW Government welcomes Australian Government support for Far West communities

The NSW Government welcomes the Australian Government’s action to unlock further targeted financial support for workers and sole traders impacted by the severe storm event and subsequent power outages in Far West NSW.

Ministerial media release

24 October 2024

Bill to strengthen puppy and dog welfare across New South Wales

The Minns Labor Government will today introduce a Bill to Parliament to strengthen puppy and dog welfare across the state by establishing clear guardrails and standards for dog breeders.

Ministerial media release

23 October 2024

Expanded program to help essential workers move to Northern Rivers

Essential workers will receive significantly more support to move and settle into the Northern Rivers thanks to a successful Minns Labor Government initiative, The Welcome Experience, being extended into the region making it easier for local organisations to attract workers to making the move.

Ministerial media release

22 October 2024

$6 million for better Budgewoi transport network

The Minns Labor Government is pressing ahead with building a better Budgewoi transport network with a $6 million investment to improve Scenic Drive.

Ministerial media release

21 October 2024

Young male motorcyclists over-represented in road deaths

Young male motorcycle riders are dying at almost twice the rate of other groups, with the NSW Government today issuing a call for caution from riders and other drivers on the road this Motorcycle Awareness Month.

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