30/06/2026

NSW Budget Planning

NSW budget delivers public transport relief and $100 car registration rebate

The New South Wales Government has announced new cost-of-living relief measures in the 2026–27 State Budget to support households and commuters.The package includes a $100 reduction in vehicle registration fees, a 12-month freeze on Opal public transport fares, and a lower weekly road toll cap from $60 to $50 for 12 months.NSW state Treasurer and  Finance Minister Daniel Mookhey said the budget focuses on immediate cost-of-living relief, long-term economic reform, and responsible financial management, while addressing ongoing economic challenges and supporting the state's long-term growth. The NSW Government expects its return to a budget surplus to be delayed as higher interest rates have reduced stamp duty and land tax revenue by an estimated $8 billion over four years. He also said these revenue pressures have created a significant budget shortfall, making it more difficult to achieve the previously forecast surplus.

https://www.afr.com/politics/what-we-know-so-far-about-tuesday-s-nsw-budget-20260617-p607ia?utm_source=chatgpt.com

10/02/26

New One-Stop Shop to Deliver a Faster, Simpler Planning System

The Minns Labor Government is establishing a new Development Coordination Authority (DCA) to streamline the NSW planning system by centralising advice from State agencies and reducing approval delays.The reform forms part of the Planning System Reforms Bill 2025, which aims to simplify the regulatory framework by consolidating more than 800 existing requirements into a single, clear list under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021.

https://www2.planning.nsw.gov.au/news/new-one-stop-shop-deliver-faster-and-simpler-planning-system