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NSW GOVERNMENT WEEKLY UPDATE - 31 JULY 2020

31 July 2020

PYRMONT PERFECTLY POISED FOR VIBRANT FUTURE

A new 20-year vision for Pyrmont will shape the waterfront peninsula as an innovative, connected and creative around-the-clock destination, providing much-needed jobs, investment and economi...

31 July 2020

$10M IN MULTI-YEAR ARTS FUNDING TO FOSTER THE SECTOR

The NSW Government has announced the recipients of a $10 million multi-year arts funding boost to support 58 small to medium independent arts organisations for up to four years.

30 July 2020

CLOSING THE GAP AGREEMENT

As Minister for Aboriginal Affairs I am pleased that the Premier has signed onto the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap on behalf of the NSW Government.

30 July 2020

NEW COVID-19 COMPLIANCE RULES FOR GYMS

New rules will be introduced across NSW requiring gyms and fitness centres to register their COVID Safety Plan, and have a dedicated hygiene marshall on duty at all times.

29 July 2020

50,000 NEW JOBS FOR PARRAMATTA’S FUTURE CBD

Thousands of new jobs, great design and high-quality public places are on the horizon for Parramatta as plans for the CBD’s revitalisation reach a major milestone.

29 July 2020

LAND TAX CUT TO DRIVE BUILD-TO-RENT REVOLUTION

The NSW Government will introduce a land tax discount for new build-to-rent housing projects until 2040 and a new Housing Diversity SEPP to provide more housing options

29 July 2020

LIGHT RAIL TAKING SHAPE IN WESTMEAD

Major construction on the Parramatta Light Rail has started in the Westmead Health Precinct to provide crucial access to one of Australia’s largest health, education and research hubs.

29 July 2020

REVIEW OF PENALTIES FOR ATTACKS ON POLICE AND EMERGENCY WORKERS

There can be few more disgraceful acts than deliberate violence committed against our NSW Police Force officers, correctional and youth justice officers, emergency services workers and healt...

28 July 2020

BIG BOOST FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AS STAMP DUTY SLASHED

First home buyers and the construction industry will be the big winners under a targeted boost, which will eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000

27 July 2020