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Latest housing and construction updates
Ministerial media release
7 February 2025
More than 30 women and children fleeing abusive relationships each year will benefit from the expansion of The Orchard in Bathurst, with three new emergency refuge units opening today.
Ministerial media release
7 February 2025
The Wyong community is set to benefit from new Key Worker Accommodation which will help attract, recruit and retain more healthcare workers to the region.
Ministerial media release
7 February 2025
Renters in NSW now have a dedicated Rental Taskforce to hold landlords and real estate agents to account, and will address rental law violations following the Government’s most significant rental reforms in more than a decade.
Ministerial media release
6 February 2025
More than ten thousand students across New South Wales are returning to new and improved schools for day one, term one today as the Minns Labor Government continues work to ensure public schools are quality places to teach and learn.
Ministerial media release
5 February 2025
Work has started on the refurbishing and repairing ‘The Three Sisters’ also known as the Wade Street Towers in Telopea. This will breathe new life into nearly 150 vacant public housing units that were originally set for demolition under the former Government.
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Recent housing and construction publications
Factsheet
NSW Fair Trading | 4 October 2023
Strata scheme annual reporting frequently asked questions.
Form
Housing Appeals Committee | 1 May 2025
Use this advocate authority form to give authority to another person in a matter relating to the Housing Appeals Committee.
Order
Building Commission NSW | 6 February 2025
467-473 Miller Street, Cammeray, NSW, 2062 (SP95373)
Order
Building Commission NSW | 6 February 2025
51-53A Balmoral Street, Waitara NSW 2077 (SP 98645)
Order
Building Commission NSW | 6 February 2025
2B Heydon Avenue Warrawee, NSW 2074 (SP/93031)