Delivering for NSW
Practical support for families. Stronger public services. More opportunities for our communities.
The Minns Labor Government is taking action on issues affecting people across NSW, including cost-of-living pressures, healthcare, housing, local jobs, opportunities for young people and essential infrastructure.
This page brings together information about government initiatives, policy changes and infrastructure projects that affect communities across NSW.
More money back in your pocket
Practical support to help families manage everyday expenses, from tolls and vehicle registration to public transport.
Weekly Toll Cap
The weekly toll cap has been made permanent and lowered to $50 for the announced 12-month period. Check the current scheme conditions before claiming.
Commuter Savings
More than $38 million saved by commuters across NSW during the three-month period covered by the supplied quarterly data.
Registration Reduction
A $100 reduction in private vehicle registration, with an $80 reduction for motorcycles, under the announced scheme.
Toll Administration Fees
Toll administration fees have been scrapped, helping motorists avoid additional notice fees.
Making the daily commute more affordable
For many households, transport is one of the largest weekly expenses. The $50 weekly toll cap provides relief to motorists who rely on Sydney's toll roads to get to work and travel across the city.
Eligible motorists can claim savings for the relevant toll cap period. Eligibility, claim dates and instructions depend on the current scheme rules.
The Minns Labor Government has also scrapped toll administration fees and announced a ban on future privatisation of state roads.
Other cost-of-living measures include holding Opal fares at 2025 prices for a year and reducing private vehicle registration costs.
Saved by commuters in three months
The supplied quarterly data reports more than $38 million in commuter savings across NSW. This is a statewide figure.
These figures highlight the savings being delivered for people across NSW.
Better access to healthcare
Supporting patients, strengthening our health workforce and improving access to care across NSW.
People Accessing ADHD Treatment
More than 24,000 people have accessed ADHD medication through GPs since the Minns Labor Government's reforms, according to the supplied figures.
Potential Annual Savings
Eligible patients can save up to $1,400 over a year, depending on their treatment and circumstances.
Hospital Beds and Treatment Places
Additional capacity across hospital projects in Western Sydney, according to the supplied government figures.
Essential Services
Nurses, paramedics and other frontline workers help keep hospitals and emergency services running.
Making ADHD care easier to access
The NSW Government has changed the rules to make ADHD care easier to access for eligible patients. The reforms allow eligible patients to access ADHD medication through participating GPs.
The supplied figures report that more than 24,000 people have accessed ADHD medication through GPs, with potential savings of up to $1,400 over a year.
These changes aim to reduce barriers to treatment and make care more accessible for people who need it.
Rouse Hill Hospital
Northwest Sydney's growing population needs healthcare services that can keep pace with demand. The Rouse Hill Hospital project is an important part of planning for the region's healthcare needs.
Project investment, planned services and construction milestones should be checked against the latest official project information.
Rebuilding our essential workforce
Hospitals, schools and emergency services need skilled and experienced frontline workers. The NSW Government has removed the former wages cap and is working to attract and retain essential workers through improved pay and recruitment.
The supplied statewide recruitment figures include:
- 6,556 new nurses and midwives.
- 986 new paramedics.
- 2,263 new teachers.
- 2,697 police recruits.
These are NSW-wide figures, not recruitment totals for an individual electorate.
Keeping essential services in public hands
Northern Beaches Hospital has returned to public ownership. The NSW Government has also legislated protections against future privatisation of specified public assets.
These measures form part of the broader approach to delivering essential services for the community.
More homes. Fairer rules.
Working towards more housing choice, stronger renter protections and better support for people living in apartments across NSW.
Renters Protected
Rental reforms provide stronger protections and fairer rules for approximately 2.2 million renters across NSW, according to the supplied material.
Years of Planning Reform
Major planning reforms aim to make it easier to build more homes near transport and jobs.
Strata Training
Free online training helps strata committee members understand their responsibilities.
Training Timeframe
Under the supplied requirements, new strata committee members must complete training within three months of appointment.
More housing choice and fairer renting
The Minns Labor Government has introduced major planning reforms aimed at making it easier to build more homes near public transport, jobs and essential services.
Increasing housing supply is an important part of giving people more choice and helping address housing affordability as communities grow.
The government has also introduced rental reforms intended to provide greater security and fairer treatment for tenants.
- Ending no-grounds evictions.
- Limiting rent increases.
- Strengthening protections for victim-survivors.
- Making it easier for renters to have pets.
- Making it easier for renters to move between homes.
Helping strata communities make informed decisions
Strata committee members make important decisions about shared buildings, finances, maintenance and residents' homes.
The supplied government material states that, from 1 October 2026, committee members must complete free online training delivered by NSW Fair Trading within three months of appointment.
Training is intended to help committees understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions.
Planning for growing communities
As communities across NSW grow, residents need access to housing, transport, schools, healthcare and other essential services.
Statewide planning and rental reforms affect residents across the state. Specific development figures and project details should be confirmed before publication.
Putting Local Jobs First
Supporting local businesses, strengthening NSW industries and creating more opportunities for local workers.
Supporting NSW Businesses
Government purchasing can help local businesses compete for opportunities and contribute to the NSW economy.
Creating Opportunities
Supporting local workers and encouraging employment opportunities across NSW.
Building Capability
Strengthening skills, supporting training and building the capabilities NSW industries need.
Backing Local Industry
Supporting local manufacturing and considering the economic benefits of government spending.
Keeping more opportunities in NSW
The Minns Labor Government has committed to putting local jobs and local businesses at the centre of government purchasing.
NSW legislation requires government agencies to consider local economic benefits when spending taxpayer money.
This approach aims to support local workers, strengthen manufacturing capability, grow skills and create economic opportunities across the state.
Government procurement can provide opportunities for businesses supplying goods and services to government agencies and public projects.
Backing local workers and businesses
Local Jobs First is designed to ensure that the broader economic benefits of government spending are considered alongside procurement requirements.
The policy supports local industry, employment, skills development and economic opportunities for NSW communities.
Opportunities for NSW businesses
Local businesses support jobs, provide essential services and contribute to the NSW economy.
Government procurement and supplier opportunities can provide pathways for businesses to contribute to NSW projects and services.
More opportunities for young people
Helping young people build connections, develop skills and access opportunities through programs, activities and community organisations.
Youth Grants Package
More than $4 million announced for youth programs and opportunities across NSW.
Connect IRL Grants
More than $3 million available to support initiatives that help young people connect face-to-face.
Youth Week
Funding to support activities and opportunities celebrating young people and their contributions.
Holiday Break Programs
Funding opportunities for activities during the Autumn and Winter 2027 school holiday periods.
Helping young people connect and thrive
Young people deserve opportunities to make friends, develop skills, build confidence and feel connected to their communities.
The Minns Labor Government has announced more than $4 million in youth grants through Connect IRL Phase 2, Youth Week 2027 and Holiday Break Autumn and Winter 2027.
The package builds on the first round of Connect IRL funding, which responded to young people's calls for more opportunities to connect face-to-face and strengthen their sense of belonging.
Supported initiatives can help young people build independence, develop practical skills and create pathways into education and employment.
Funding for community-led initiatives
More than $3 million is available to councils, not-for-profit organisations and community organisations to deliver initiatives for young people.
Projects aim to strengthen social connections, encourage independence and create pathways to future opportunities.
Funding is subject to the relevant eligibility requirements and application conditions.
Opportunities for young people across NSW
Councils, community organisations and not-for-profits can play an important role in delivering activities and initiatives for young people.
Confirmed projects and participating organisations can be highlighted as opportunities become available.
Building for our future
Growing communities need the schools, hospitals, preschools and essential services that families rely on every day.
Hospital Beds and Treatment Places
Additional capacity across Western Sydney hospital projects, according to the supplied government material.
Schools Delivered
New and upgraded schools delivered across Western Sydney, according to the supplied figures.
More Schools Being Delivered
Further school projects being delivered across Western Sydney.
More Public Preschools
Additional public preschool projects being delivered across Western Sydney.
Essential infrastructure for growing communities
Northwest and Western Sydney are home to growing communities, with more families needing access to quality education, healthcare and essential public services.
The NSW Government is delivering new and upgraded hospitals, schools and preschools to help meet these needs.
The supplied government material identifies hospital projects at Rouse Hill and Bankstown, alongside upgrades at Blacktown, Fairfield, Canterbury, Nepean and Mount Druitt hospitals.
Across Western Sydney, the supplied figures also include 28 new and upgraded schools delivered, another 57 being delivered, two public preschools delivered and another 47 being delivered.
These figures cover Western Sydney as a whole and should not be presented as totals for a single electorate.
Rouse Hill Hospital
The Rouse Hill Hospital project forms part of planning for healthcare needs in growing Northwest Sydney.
Project investment, planned services and construction milestones should be confirmed against the latest official project information.
Delivering for growing communities across NSW
Infrastructure investment means planning for the schools, healthcare and essential services that growing communities need.
Verified projects can be highlighted here, including school upgrades, new school developments, preschool projects and healthcare infrastructure.
Project names, locations and delivery status should be confirmed before publication.
