NSW HITS THREE MILLION TESTS AS COMMUNITY URGED TO REMAIN VIGILANT
NSW WELCOMES ROYAL COMMISSION REPORT INTO NATIONAL NATURAL DISASTER ARRANGEMENTS
1 BILLION NEPEAN HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT FAST-TRACKED
TOP UP FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL PROJECTS
NEW STATE-WIDE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY SUICIDE
WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BRIGHTER BEGINNING
CHECK-IN THROUGH SERVICE NSW APP GOES LIVE FOR TAXIS
STRICT NEW LAWS TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS
NSW WELCOMES 264 NEW FIRE AND RESCUE RECRUITS
- As the state marks three million COVID-19 tests since January, the NSW Government is calling on the community to continue to work together to fight the deadly virus.
- Premier Gladys Berejiklian said reaching three million tests was a major milestone in the State’s fight against COVID-19.
- I want to thank everyone in NSW who has come forward to be tested – three million COVID-19 tests is an incredible result,” Ms Berejiklian said.
- “As we ease restrictions, it is critical that we maintain our high rates of testing which has been central to our success in limiting the spread of the virus and keeping NSW open.”
NSW WELCOMES ROYAL COMMISSION REPORT INTO NATIONAL NATURAL DISASTER ARRANGEMENTS
- The NSW Government has welcomed the Final Report of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, following the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire season.
- The NSW Government will work closely with the Federal Government to respond to the Royal Commission’s recommendations, in a way that complements the work already underway following the NSW Government’s Bushfire Inquiry.
- In August, the NSW Government accepted all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry. The implementation of a number of those recommendations has already begun including a $192 million funding package and suite of legislative changes.
1 BILLION NEPEAN HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT FAST-TRACKED
- The $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment has marked a major milestone, as the NSW Government announced Stage 2 of the project will be brought forward by two years.
- The fast-tracking of the project was announced at a topping out ceremony of Nepean Hospital’s 14-storey tower, which reached its highest point of construction today.
- Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the NSW Government’s $1 billion investment in Nepean Hospital will future-proof health services in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains for decades to come.
TOP UP FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL PROJECTS
- Hundreds of building projects will commence at schools across regional NSW with the announcement of the Regional Renewal Program.
- The new $120 million stimulus program, part of the State’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, will provide a government co-contribution of between 50 per cent to 80 per cent for regional school capital improvement projects including covered outdoor learning areas, science facilities, toilet blocks, administration buildings and canteens.
- Eligible schools will be contacted by the Department of Education about the program.
NEW STATE-WIDE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY SUICIDE
- The NSW Government is investing $4.54 million in post-suicide care to provide a range of practical and psychological services to NSW residents bereaved or impacted by suicide.
- Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the state-wide services will range from one-to-one counselling and family therapy, to supporting grieving loved ones to liaise with police, the coroners and media.
WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BRIGHTER BEGINNING
- The NSW Government has today launched a whole-of-government initiative to better support families that are navigating the first 2000 days of their child’s life.
- Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said the Brighter Beginnings initiative focuses on this crucial period from conception to age 5, across the breadth of government services.
CHECK-IN THROUGH SERVICE NSW APP GOES LIVE FOR TAXIS
- Taxi drivers and passengers can now enjoy a safer journey, thanks to the Service NSW app’s QR code check-in going live across the taxi industry.
- Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the rollout of the technology among Premier, Legion, GM Cabs and some regional operators is a big win for the community and follows a successful trial.
STRICT NEW LAWS TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Short-term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platform operators will soon be subject to strict new laws with a mandatory Code of Conduct for the industry to begin in December.
- Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said the new Code, which was released today, includes clear guidance and obligations for hosts and guests centred on minimum standards of good behaviour.
- The Code of Conduct, which can be viewed here, will come into force on 18 December 2020.
- For additional information, please visit the Fair Trading website.
NSW WELCOMES 264 NEW FIRE AND RESCUE RECRUITS
- NSW has welcomed 264 new firefighters across the state with the latest recruits graduating from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills.
- Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter welcomed the new recruits, who include a former professional rally car co-driver, a martial arts instructor, a former dairy farm manager, youth worker and a number of teachers.