The NSW Government has stripped raw milk marketed as ‘cosmetic’ or ‘bath’ milk from the shelves of a number of Sydney health food shops following recent inspections.
As part of ongoing actions to address the sale of raw milk, the NSW Food Authority has enacted a range of proactive monitoring and compliance activities, which included the seizure of approximately 68 litres of unpasteurised dairy products in the Sydney area.
Minister for Primary Industries, Niall Blair, said retailers are on notice that claims the product is used for bathing will not wash.
“While there are no foo ....
The latest quarterly crime data shows 16 of the 17 major crime categories have trended down or remained stable, while one category has risen.
Steal from Retail Store rose 5.3 per cent in the two years to September 2015.
The offences trending down were:
· Murder (down 20.0 per cent)
· Non-domestic assault (down 3.7 per cent)
· Robbery without a weapon (down 19.5 per cent)
· &nb ....
NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Mike Baird today announced more than 1,800 public servants are set to move to Parramatta, in a major jobs boost for Western Sydney.
Under the plan, all Department of Education staff currently working in the Sydney CBD will move to offices at Parramatta.
“Western Sydney is the economic powerhouse of NSW and the NSW Government is doing everything possible to further strengthen this dynamic region,” Mr Baird said.
“The relocation of these 1,800 jobs will provide another massive boost to the Western Sydney economy and further cement Pa ....
The Korea Development Bank (KDB) has opened its first Australian office in Sydney today.
As Korea’s representative state-run financial institution responsible for policy-based financing, the bank will be providing financial advisory services to Korean companies looking to invest in Sydney.
The bank’s Sydney office is also expected to focus on infrastructure construction projects as well as opportunities presented through privatisation of NSW Government assets.
KDB has participated in the privatisation of Port Botany and has indicated it is looking at other projects, including electricity.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced further changes to the state’s workers compensation regulations, which boosts benefits for injured workers to assist in their recovery and return to work.
“These changes form part of a billion dollar reform package announced in August which prioritises the wellbeing and needs of injured workers,” Mr Dominello said.
“This is good news for the thousands of injured workers across NSW.”
Benefits that apply from today include:
The Parliament last night passed the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015 which updates and modernises a long standing provision of Australian law to reflect the new age of terrorism.
The legislation will strip Australian citizenship from dual citizens who are involved in terrorist conduct overseas or convicted of a terrorism offence in Australia.
It will also ensure terrorists who are dual nationals are prevented from returning to Australia and dual nationals who engage in terrorism within Australia can be removed where possible.
The changes to the existing legislatio ....
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian today welcomed figures confirming that NSW had the highest retail sales growth of the mainland states in October.
Today’s ABS figures show retail trade in NSW was up by 0.8 per cent in October, above the national average of 0.5 per cent.
“Since the beginning of the year, retail sales have risen by 5.3 per cent compared to a year ago – the highest result among the states,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“This is a great sign that our economy is strong and that retailers can expect a bumper Christmas ....
Parents whose family payments may be affected because their child’s immunisations are not up to date or are unable to be confirmed, will soon receive a letter from the Department of Human Services.
From 1 January 2016, under the No Jab, No Pay measure, all children under 20 must be fully immunised or on a catch-up schedule, according to the National Immunisation Program early childhood vaccination schedule to remain eligible for Child Care Benefit, Child Care Rebate and the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A supplement.
Minister for Human Services, Stuart Robert, said families receiving these payments do not n ....
The powerful contribution Australian exporters are making to economic growth has been further highlighted in the latest figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said.
Mr Robb said the figures show that net exports are expected to contribute a healthy 1.5 per centage points to real GDP growth in the September quarter.
Our goods and services export volumes increased by 4.6 per cent to $92 billion in the September quarter, while import volumes fell 2.4 per cent to $83.7 billion.
Mr Robb said that following the enormous wave of investment we have seen in the resources sector, resources exports rose 4.8 per ....
Health Minister Jillian Skinner has hailed the success of the state’s HIV strategies as new figures show a strong increase in testing and treatment and a steady decline in new HIV diagnoses.
Today, on World AIDS Day, Mrs Skinner launched the NSW HIV Strategy 2016-2020, which will build on the success of the NSW HIV Strategy 2012-2015.
“The three measures of success in the fight against HIV - testing, new diagnoses and treatment - are all heading in the right direction,” Mrs Skinner said.
“This is a testament to the success of NSW Government strategies, w ....
The NSW housing industry will finish 2015 on a record breaking high, as ABS figures showed building approvals soared by more than 22 per cent in October.
Nearly 65,000 homes were given the green light in the 12 months to October, which is a 27 per cent increase on the previous year and 72 per cent above the decade average.
Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian said the solid results are another sign that 2015 has been a great year for the NSW economy.
“We have a half a trillion dollar economy in NSW, confidence is up and the housing sector is showing ....
Australians cannot be expected to take Labor’s tobacco tax seriously while the ALP continues to refuse to release the number of smokers it will reduce.
Despite Labor’s flustered protests today that their tax is designed as a health measure, Labor have only to date released figures on how much revenue they desperately hope it will raise.
This is despite Labor claiming their tax was modelled to factor in ‘behaviour change’.
“When providing its costings, the PBO considered behavioural changes including a reduction in smoking rates that are likely to result from the ....
Starting during this year’s Christmas holiday, mobile phone offences will be added to double demerit periods. Further, an additional demerit point will be added to the existing standard penalty of three points from early next year. “Holding your mobile phone to call or text while driving is extremely dangerous and just plain reckless for you, your passengers and everyone else on the road,&rdqu ....
Mr Grant said the NSW Government will create a new Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) after adopting recommendations from a review into police oversight by former Shadow Attorney General Andrew Tink AM. Mr Tink has recommended replacing the Police Integrity Commission (PIC) and the Police Division of the Office of the Ombudsman (PDOO) with a single body with two clearly defined functions: detecting and investigating serious misconduct and corruption, and overseei ....
Jobs for NSW, chaired by David Thodey, has secured some of the best business minds in the country and will assist the government to attract, develop and grow new and existing businesses across the state. “The Board will advise the NSW Government on the best use of the $190 million Jobs for NSW fund and assist in delivering our commitment to create 150,000 new jobs for the state,” Mr Roberts said. ....
GET YOUR HAND OFF IT DOUBLE DEMERITS TO APPLY TO MOBILE PHONES
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant and Minister for Roads Duncan Gay today announced tougher demerit point penalties for mobile phone offences in a bid to get hands off phones and eyes back on the road.NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT WATCHDOG FOR NSW
A new watchdog will streamline and strengthen oversight of the NSW Police Force and NSW Crime Commission, Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant announced today.
JOBS FOR NSW BOARD AND CEO ANNOUNCED
Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts and Minister for Regional Development, John Barilaro, today announced the Jobs for NSW Board and its Chief Executive Officer.
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