Forcing landlords to explain above-inflation rent increases is among radical changes to the New South Wales (NSW) rental market being floated by the government. A discussion paper released on Friday proposes measures beyond the Minns government’s promised rental reforms to end no-grounds evictions, allow more pets in rentals and introduce a portal bond scheme. Among…

The New South Wales (NSW) government will introduce legislation to scrap the First Home Buyer Choice assistance and establish a new stamp duty exemption scheme. The former Coalition government launched the temporary First Home Buyer Choice program in January to boost homeownership among the state residents. At the time, the coalition touted the program as…

One of Australia’s largest coal-fired power stations—that supplies a quarter of New South Wales’ (NSW) energy needs—will soon close and be replaced by the country’s largest battery in the rush to reach net-zero. On April 20, Origin Energy, one of the “Big Three” energy providers, servicing 4.2 million households and businesses, said it would spend…

The Sydney metro project, one of Australia’s largest public transport systems, will experience cost overruns into the billions, according to new transport briefings revealed by the recently elected New South Wales (NSW) government. The Sydney Metro, which includes the Sydney Metro City and Southwest sections, the Sydney Metro West, and the Western Sydney Airport lines, will…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led Easter well-wishes as Australians come together to mark the celebration of hope. In his official Easter message, the prime minister said Easter Sunday was a holy day marking the resurrection and a celebration of faith, hope and renewal for many. “Our nation is home to Christians drawn from all…

Unlike his state counterparts, newly elected New South Wales (NSW) Labor leader Chris Minns will not be jetting off to China in the immediate future. “I’m not going to China. There’s enough on my plate right here in NSW,” he told 2GB radio on April 6. “Cost of living is going through the roof, inflation…

New South Wales (NSW) students will be barred from using their phones at the start of term four in October. Newly elected NSW Education Minister Prue Car said the ban would improve educational outcomes, reduce distractions in classrooms, and help address cyberbullying issues. Students will hand over their devices at the beginning of the day,…

The NSW Labor government’s hopes of ruling in majority have ended, with vote counting in three close seats handed two wins to the Liberal Party on Saturday, leaving Labor’s hopes of reaching a 47-seat majority in the dust. Projections show the Liberal Party will retain the Central Coast electorate of Terrigal and the southwestern Sydney…

Young doctors in the NSW regions will be among thousands of healthcare students eligible for a $12,000 scholarship if they commit to working in the state’s public health system for five years. With 2,000 scholarships a year, the government initiative is aimed at slowing the number of young graduates dropping out of the NSW healthcare…

Commentary The New South Wales (NSW) election involved a decisive shift to the left, but not to the Australian Labor Party (ALP), who appears to have scraped home with perhaps a four-seat majority with 54.3 percent of the two-party preferred vote. This is comfortable but certainly not huge. The centre-right Liberal-National Coalition lost more ground…