Ministerial releases

The NSW Government welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in response to the Bondi terrorist attack, that killed 15 innocent people on December 14 2025.

For the first time in over two decades, foster and kinship carers across NSW have received a 20 per cent increase to their care allowance, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s landmark reforms to strengthen support for carers and vulnerable children in out-of-home care (OOHC).

Nearly a quarter of a million workers in NSW will benefit from greater job security as the Minns Labor Government enters a nation-leading agreement to provide secure jobs and longer-term funding certainty for the community services sector.

An independent review has identified no issues with the integrity of the Housing Delivery Authority’s (HDA) statutory decision-making processes.

The first project has been approved through the Minns Labor Government’s Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway, paving the way for homes to progress to construction.

As we wrap up another big year for New South Wales, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Important reforms tightening gun laws, cracking down on hateful symbols, restricting public assemblies following a terrorist attack and giving police more tools to protect the community have passed NSW Parliament.

The Minns Government will today issue an urgent plea for motorists to drive safely ahead of the busy holiday period, as traffic volumes increase across New South Wales and double demerits come into force. 

To provide certainty to industry and councils, the NSW Government has announced waste levy rates will not rise above the Consumer Price Index in the 2026–27 financial year.

This Christmas-New Year break, communities across NSW are being encouraged to plan ahead to stay safe these holidays in the surf, on the water and as they visit bushfire-prone areas.