Sport and recreation information
Recreational fishing
When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee.
Safety and rules on NSW waterways
Being safe on the water is a responsibility we all share. Understand the key rules to keep you and others safe.
National parks and protected areas
Learn about the NSW national parks system, how parks are managed, fire management in parks and licences for commercial activities in parks and reserves.
Latest sport and recreation updates
Ministerial media release
19 January 2025
The Sydney Marathon’s elevation to World Marathon Major status has led to a surge in demand from international runners, with its first ever ballot attracting more than 79,000 applications for a coveted 35,000 positions on the starting line on August 31.
Ministerial media release
19 January 2025
The most popular names for NSW pubs have been revealed, with Royal Hotel taking the top spot as the most common watering hole in 2025.
Ministerial media release
28 December 2024
More free summer fun is on the way, with activities and events for the whole community to enjoy.
Ministerial media release
18 December 2024
Fishers from Tweed to Tathra are gearing up for a big summer of fishing, with the annual deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in 34 locations along the NSW coast now complete.
18 December 2024
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Michael Crismale and Garry Charny to the Board of Racing NSW.
Recent sport and recreation publications
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 19 December 2024
You must notify NSW Fair Trading at least 10 days before your gaming activity is due to start.
Guide
NSW Fair Trading | 17 December 2024
Use this community gaming rules template to help you create rules for your gaming activity or trade promotion.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 17 December 2024
Use this form to notify NSW Fair Trading of changes to the details of the community gaming authority holder or the nominated contact person on the authority.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 17 December 2024
Use this form to make notify NSW Fair Trading of changes being made to a community gaming or trade promotion activity.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 17 December 2024
Apply for an authority to conduct a community gaming activity in NSW.