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14 Jul 2026

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments and Muswellbrook and Lake Macquarie councils are working together to secure the future of the Hunter, with new plans set to unlock more than 7,000 jobs as part of the region’s shift from coal into a major industrial hub.

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07 Jul 2026

The Minns Labor Government is speeding up the delivery of thousands of new homes through the Housing Delivery Authority which has created a pipeline of 150,000 potential new homes in just 18 months.

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03 Jul 2026

The Minns Labor Government has transferred 5.6 hectares of coastal bushland at Stanwell Park to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to bring it under the environmental protection of the Royal National Park and secure a key missing link for the Great Southern Walk.

Latest from the NSW Planning Portal

Learn about changes to NSW Planning Portal digital services and explore the 2-year feature and technology roadmap.

Discover the latest digital enhancements designed to improve the customer experience and support key policy initiatives.

Planning reforms

Discover how planning reforms are speeding up assessment timeframes, cutting red tape, and supporting projects that deliver jobs and community benefits across NSW.

New housing at Cameron Park, Lake Macquarie NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jaime Plaza Van Roon