Coal seam gas
The NSW Gas Plan sets out the regulations for all coal seam gas (CSG) activities in the state.

Mine rehabilitation
We ensure major mining projects rehabilitate previously mined land so it can be used for other purposes.

Coal and petroleum exploration assessment
Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment for Potential Coal and Petroleum Exploration Release Areas.

Renewable energy
NSW has enough renewable energy, transmission, and storage to meet the energy needs of every household, school, hospital, farm and business across the state.

Mining and resources
We manage mining and extractive industries sustainably for the long-term benefit of the people of NSW.

Safeguarding our agricultural land
We’re working to protect high-quality agricultural land from the effects of mining and coal seam gas activity.

Council league table
We have released an interactive council league table to track the time it takes councils to lodge and determine development applications.

Planning performance
The planning performance data displays information about certificates and modification and review of determination for local development applications.

Agency league table
The agency league table monitors performance of each agency for concurrence, integrated development and referral timeframes. Find out more.

Making it happen – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Implementing the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 and reporting on the progress and achievements requires an infrastructure-first and place-based approach to future growth.
