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Registered providers can accept Active and Creative Kids vouchers, which are issued twice a year to eligible parents, guardians or carers of school aged children.

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The NSW Government’s vision for the state’s 24-hour economy is to cement NSW as a world class nightlife destination for visitors, locals and workers alike.

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The NSW Government can help you find solutions for your small business. The Service NSW Business Bureau offers free, personalised support at every business stage through the Business Concierge service, and provides independent business advice, events and resources through Business Connect.

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Expand your product or service range, export goods, explore online options to reach new customers, hire staff, franchise your business and sell your goods or services to government or other businesses.

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Learn about business compliance, obligations and regulations in NSW, and explore opportunities to grow your business.

Latest business and economy updates

Ministerial media release
4 February 2025

NSW Government backs Upper Hunter’s industrial future

The Future Land Use and Enabling Works project for Liddell Power Station has been approved by the Minns Labor Government, which will see the former power station, demolished, remediated and transformed for future industrial land uses.
Ministerial media release
3 February 2025

More than 1,000 junior doctors start work in NSW

More than 1,000 medical interns have joined the NSW Health workforce, with the graduates taking up position in public hospitals across the state.
Ministerial media release
2 February 2025

Minns Labor Government slashes consultant and contractor spend by $450m, following years of Liberal-National waste

The Minns Labor Government has delivered more than $450 million in savings on external consultants and individual contractors in its first full year in government.
Ministerial media release
2 February 2025

NSW Government extends support for free street events to beat the cost-of-living crunch

Families will have more low-cost entertainment options in their local communities as the NSW Government brings main streets to life for free festivals, markets, food and cultural events.
Ministerial media release
30 January 2025

Sydney to host Rugby World Cup final and semi-finals

NSW is the big winner from the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 host city announcement, with our state set to host more games than any other, including both semi-finals and the final.

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Guide
State Records NSW | 29 January 2025

How to develop retention and disposal authorities

These procedures help organisations obtain authorisation for managing records in line with the State Records Act 1998.
Guide
State Records NSW | 29 January 2025

Checklist for assessing business systems - recordkeeping

This guide provides a checklist to assess business systems for recordkeeping. It helps identify whether systems meet required standards and if further action is needed.
Guide
State Records NSW | 16 January 2025

Keeping recruitment records using e-Recruitment

This page explains the importance of recordkeeping for recruitment. It outlines the responsibilities of agencies to store long-term records in compliance with State Records NSW' standards and how the e-Recruitment system manages data.
Report
State Records NSW | 16 January 2025

State of recordkeeping NSW report 2022

The State Records NSW restarted its formal monitoring activities in April with the 2022 Recordkeeping Monitoring Exercise. This exercise involved 379 public offices and achieved a 65% response rate. It was the first monitoring activity of its kind in nine years, and the strong response shows significant engagement from public offices.
Factsheet
State Records NSW | 16 January 2025

Cloud computing: implications for records management

Many organisations are adopting cloud-based services as a key part of their ICT strategy. By carefully considering the risks, selecting the appropriate services, and managing them effectively, organisations can gain significant benefits while managing potential risks.

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Service NSW Business Bureau

The Service NSW Business Bureau provides free, ongoing and personalised support for every stage of your business. Speak with a Business Concierge or get advice from an independent Business Connect advisor.

COVID-19 Business information and resources

Information and signage resources for businesses about protecting staff and customers from COVID-19, checking in and other guidance and rules.

Guidance for when a worker tests positive

What you need to do if a worker who has attended your workplace has tested positive to COVID-19. 

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