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
5 February 2025
The Minns Labor Government has today unveiled the artist and artwork that will be projected onto Accor Stadium to celebrate the Matildas’ history-making campaign at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Ministerial media release
30 January 2025
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.
Ministerial media release
28 January 2025
The Minns Labor Government is today announcing the delivery of almost 200 life-saving defibrillators to sporting and recreation organisations across the state.
Ministerial media release
28 January 2025
The Minns Government has moved to ban gambling advertising on public transport in NSW.
Ministerial media release
26 January 2025
New laws regarding ATMs and EFTPOS machines near gaming machines will be enforced from next month, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s gambling harm minimisation reforms.