New diploma gives the future of planning a strong start
In a first for NSW, budding planners will soon have a TAFE pathway into the planning profession with a new diploma open for enrolments.

$25,000 bonus for next generation, world-class planners
NSW councils will receive $25,000 to pay young planners' tuition fees under a new strategy to help the NSW Government address skills shortages and tackle the housing crisis right across the state.

Exempt development for cladding
The Grenfell fire in London in June 2017 highlighted a significant fire safety risk for buildings that use combustible materials on external walls and roofs.

Pre-sale Finance Guarantee
The NSW Government's $1 billion program accelerates housing delivery, eases supply challenges, boosts jobs, and provides financial certainty for residential construction projects.

Mining in the Greater Sydney catchment
The NSW Government established a panel of independent experts and commissioned a review of mining’s effects to protect Sydney’s drinking-water catchment.

NSW Housing Pattern Book
The NSW Government is developing a pattern book of endorsed building designs that can be used to guide the creation of new housing.

Building Better Communities for NSW
The Minns Labor Government is building better communities by investing in a vibrant arts and cultural scene, safer and more accessible public spaces and supporting the work of community organisations.

Housing
Promoting the delivery of high-quality, well-located and diverse housing. We want everyone in NSW to have access to affordable and well-designed homes.

Inspections and enforcements
We are committed to carrying out our compliance activities in a transparent way. As part of this, we provide regular reports on our compliance activities.

Encouraging investment and supporting innovation in NSW
The Minns Labor Government is working to secure the future of NSW by investing in a strong innovation sector and cutting red tape for major projects, making it a more attractive place to invest.
