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

21 November 2024

Central Coast charges up with 17 new EV sites

The Central Coast has powered up its electric vehicle (EV) charging network as part of the NSW Government’s expansion of charger sites around the state.

Ministerial media release

21 November 2024

Rescued drought-hit endangered fish returned to the wild as community celebrates World Fisheries Day

Coinciding with World Fisheries Day the Minns Government, in partnership with Taronga Western Plains Zoo, has helped to provide important habitat for the endangered Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon and now the fish are being returned to Buckinbah Creek in the state’s central west.

Media release

18 November 2024

Tiny tots get road ready at Tumbarumba Bike Playground

Tumbarumba’s tiniest cyclists are learning the rules of the road at a custom playground designed to teach young riders while they have fun.

Ministerial media release

15 November 2024

Outback rest area upgrade improving safety

A rest area upgrade delivered by the Minns Labor Government in Outback NSW has been completed, with motorists and heavy vehicle operators benefiting from a more comfortable space to take a rest and manage fatigue risks.

15 November 2024

Country Mayors Association of NSW

Thanks everyone. Before I start, of course, I'd like to acknowledge the traditional owners on the land we're meeting today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respect to their elders, past, present and emerging and to any Aboriginal people who are here as well, and also acknowledge your newly elected president, Rick Furman, well deserved.

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