Media Releases

Northern Rivers locals urged to have their say on future housing and land developments

30 June 2023

Communities across the Northern Rivers are being encouraged to have their say on the future of the region with the consultation period for the Draft Resilient Lands Strategy being extended to Friday, 14 July 2023.

Minns Government better connects housing and infrastructure growth

28 June 2023

Communities with high levels of housing growth will soon have access to funding of $1 billion over the forward estimates, and up to $700 million per year beyond that, to invest in and speed up the delivery of vital infrastructure to support homes and jobs.

Northern Rivers declared formal reconstruction area giving green light to rebuild

27 June 2023

The NSW Government has declared the Northern Rivers a formal reconstruction area to help support the building of homes after last year’s devastating floods.

More planning resources to focus on delivery of new houses and infrastructure

27 June 2023

The NSW Government today took another firm step towards a stronger, more efficient and more streamlined NSW planning system focused on the delivery of more housing, jobs, and infrastructure.

Planning reforms to deliver social and affordable housing

19 June 2023

The Minns Labor Government will use new NSW planning laws to focus State-owned Housing Corporations on tackling the State’s housing crisis, by building more social and affordable homes, faster.

New Planning rules mean more affordable housing

15 June 2023

The Minns Labor Government is taking another important step to address the NSW housing supply crisis it inherited by encouraging and incentivising the construction of additional homes, including more social housing.

A better-connected metro Wollongong on the horizon

09 June 2023

A new 40-year vision for metropolitan Wollongong is beginning to take shape, with the NSW Government progressing plans for a Health Precinct Strategy that will further strengthen the southern city as a well-connected, innovative, and progressive city.

$70 Million of NSW projects announced under new Disaster Ready Fund

07 June 2023

New South Wales will be better protected and prepared for future disasters following today’s announcement of 19 local projects funded under Round One of the Albanese Government’s new Disaster Ready Fund.

Housing density aligns with infrastructure at Green Square

06 June 2023

Another piece of the Green Square puzzle is complete today with the next stage of housing close to critical infrastructure reaching its peak in Zetland. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said Green Square is a great example of the NSW Government working with industry to deliver a successful mixed-use precinct including private, social and affordable housing close to public transport.

$1 Billion to support housing growth

31 May 2023

The Minns Government’s Environmental Planning and Assessment (Housing and Productivity) Contributions Bill has today passed the NSW Legislative Assembly.