A tougher industry code of conduct and a licensing scheme for motor vehicle insurance loss assessors are among a range of key measures to be introduced by the NSW Government to safeguard consumers, NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox, said today. After careful consideration, the NSW Government had decided to support most of the recommendations […]
Motorists using the M5 East Motorway will benefit from up to the minute travel time information this holiday season with the start of upgrades of electronic message signs along this busy corridor. Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay said from tomorrow, motorists will be given additional travel advice, in time for the busy holiday […]
Environment Minister Rob Stokes today reminded the community of the ban on commercial solarium UV tanning units coming into effect at the end of the year. “From 2015, it will be illegal to offer UV tanning services for a fee in NSW, and anyone caught doing so risks fines of up to $44,000,” Mr Stokes […]
Nominations for the 2015 Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals are now open and tickets for the Premier’s Harmony Dinner are now on sale, Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello has announced today. Winners of the medals will be announced by NSW Premier Mike Baird at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on Thursday […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today announced 22 new appointments to the boards of 13 of the state’s 15 Local Health Districts. Mrs Skinner thanked outgoing board members for their commitment and efforts to achieve the best care for patients in their regions. “I am delighted that today’s appointments mean our Local Health Districts continue to […]
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced new lifts at Circular Quay Station will open for train customers over the weekend – in time for the busy holiday season. The NSW Government has installed two new lifts at the station to provide easy access for the elderly, customers with disability, parents with prams and thousands of […]
NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance has today released the Half-Yearly Review, which has forecast a Budget surplus of $272 million in 2014-15 – a $555 million improvement on the Budget-time forecast. Across the forward estimates, a surplus of $402 million is now forecast in 2015-16, a surplus of $1.096 billion in 2016-17 and a surplus of […]
Minister for Roads Duncan Gay today reminded motorists of the critical role they play in making sure NSW kids have a safe and happy start to the school holidays. “Even though we’re all starting to unwind, we need drivers to remember to be alert and safe around schools,” Mr Gay said. “For many students, the […]
New laws to protect homeowners when they renovate, build or buy their home will start on 15 January 2015, NSW Minister for Fair Trading, Matthew Mason-Cox said today. “It’s essential that consumers are protected from shoddy or incomplete work on their homes, and builders and tradespeople working in the industry are appropriately regulated,” Mr Mason-Cox […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello have today met with religious leaders to discuss measures being taken to maintain community harmony following the siege at the Lindt cafe in Sydney’s CBD. The meeting was attended by faith leaders representing the diverse religious communities of NSW as well as Deputy […]