Our agencies
Botanic Gardens of Sydney cares for the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Domain Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.
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We are responsible for the administration of Crown land, including its parks, reserves, roads, assets.
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Greater Sydney Parklands
A city-wide voice for public green space and parks, Greater Sydney Parklands Trust brings together some of Sydney's most iconic places.
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Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation
We are empowered to unlock and deliver outcomes that revitalise the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
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Office of Local Government
Responsible for strengthening the sustainability, performance, integrity, transparency and accountability of the local government sector.
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Planning
We help design and create thriving communities, towns and cities for the people of the state. We work to ensure jobs, infrastructure and housing are delivered sustainably with environmental protection at front of mind.
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Property and Development NSW
The central property agency for the NSW government. We partner to create purpose-led solutions that reimagine property, rejuvenate environments and revitalise communities in NSW.
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Sydney Olympic Park
We strive to create an active and vibrant place for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
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Valuer General
The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer appointed by the Governor of NSW to oversee the valuation system.
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Bradfield Development Authority
Building stronger, well-connected communities by delivering Bradfield City Centre and supporting investment attraction within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Our Ministers
Our responsibilities are spread across the following ministers:
| Portfolio | Minister |
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| Minister for Planning and Public Spaces | Paul Scully |
| Minister for Local Government | Ron Hoenig |
| Minister for Lands and Property | Stephen Kamper |
Our vision
Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
Our purpose
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we:
- create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts
- manage lands, assets and property effectively
- deliver affordable and diverse housing.
Our Secretary
Kiersten Fishburn is the Secretary of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. In her role, Kiersten is responsible for the creation of vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; the effective management of lands, assets and property; and the delivery of affordable and diverse housing.
Kiersten has worked in the public service for two decades, across multiple portfolios and two tiers of government.
She brings great enthusiasm and energy to her roles. She’s widely ambitious and passionate about delivering thriving environments, communities and helping NSW achieve its full potential.
Kiersten was previously the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment, where she managed a diverse portfolio spanning natural resources and the environment, as well as her current portfolio. Prior to that she was the Deputy Secretary, Cities & Active Transport at Transport for NSW, which saw her focused on integrating cities with transport, and making places more functional and inclusive.
Kiersten was also the CEO of Liverpool City Council, and held leadership roles with Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Accessible Arts and City of Sydney.
Corporate information
Contact us
| Postal address |
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| Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Locked Bag 5022 Parramatta NSW 2124 |
Service of legal documents
Please send any legal documents for service, including subpoenas, to legalservices@planning.nsw.gov.au.
Media enquiries
For all media enquiries and information for journalists, contact media@dpie.nsw.gov.au.