What we do at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

The department is the government agency responsible for protecting, supporting and developing regional NSW.   

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Our role  

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works towards the twin objectives of growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to regional communities.  

Collectively, we are responsible for:

  • Local Land Services
  • NSW Resources
  • Agriculture and Biosecurity
  • Fisheries and Forestry
  • Regional Development and Delivery.

Together, we work to:  

  • build stronger primary industries  
  • drive regional investment and economic development  
  • oversee productive and sustainable land use and natural resources  
  • deliver regional infrastructure and grant programs  
  • help strengthen social cohesion.  

Home to about 40 per cent of the state’s population, regional NSW includes coastal, inland, rural, remote and metro regional areas.

To service these diverse regions, we have several agencies and offices.

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. 

For more about the programs and services we deliver visit our topics page. 

Also see our Annual Report and other Corporate resources.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development acknowledges that it stands on Country which always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we show our respect for Elders past and present.

We are committed to providing places in which Aboriginal people are included socially, culturally and economically through thoughtful and collaborative approaches to our work. 

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