NSW Government Weekly Update - 18 June 2021

18 June 2021
NSW ADDS 75,000 JOBS IN ONE MONTH AS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 5 PER CENT
 
  • More than 75,000 jobs have been added to the NSW economy over the past month with the state’s unemployment rate dropping from 5.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent according to the latest data.
  • The ABS figures showed the national unemployment rate is now at 5.1 per cent.
  • The news comes with business conditions reaching a record high last month and consumer sentiment remaining well above its decade average.
 
44 NEW AND UPGRADED SCHOOLS FOR NSW STUDENTS
 
  • The NSW Government is increasing its historic investment in new and upgraded schools, delivering funding for 44 new and upgraded school projects announced as part of the 2021/22 Budget.
  • This includes funding for 30 projects that were prioritised for planning and 14 new works in areas of high need.
  • Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the school building pipeline has already invested billions of dollars into new and upgraded schools, with 50 delivered last year alone.
  • These initiatives will be announced as part of the 2021/22 Budget with the NSW Government continuing its program to deliver 215 new and upgraded schools representing an injection of $7.9 billion into the NSW economy over the next four years.
 
MORE THAN $1 BILLION COMMITTED TO THE BRADFIELD CITY CENTRE
 
  • The NSW Government has committed $1.15 billion to kick start work on the Bradfield City Centre, supporting thousands of jobs on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
  • Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the funding paves the way for work on the project to begin this year, starting the creation of a world class city precinct that will support up to 17,600 highly skilled jobs.
  • The funding commitment will deliver the first stage of Australia’s first 22nd century city, attracting global competitive advanced industries and driving the creation of 200,000 new jobs across the Western Parkland City.
 
SYDNEY HARBOUR TRACK LAYING ON TRACK
 
  • Track laying has finished in one of the Sydney Metro railway tunnels under Sydney Harbour, marking a major milestone in the Metro from Chatswood to the city to Bankstown.
  • Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance inspected the completed tracks on the Blues Point side of the northbound tunnel, which is about 40 metres below the harbour’s surface.
  • The tracks in these tunnels connect the future Barangaroo and Victoria Cross (North Sydney) Metro Stations.
  • New stations are being delivered at Crows Nest, Victoria Cross, Barangaroo, Martin Place, Pitt Street and Waterloo, along with new underground platforms at Central Station.
 
THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY - NEW VOUCHER PROGRAM TO TURBOCHARGE CBD ECONOMY HIT HARD BY COVID
 
  • Businesses in the Sydney CBD heavily impacted by the pandemic will benefit from a new $50 million stimulus program that will offer 500,000 NSW residents four $25 vouchers for use towards dining and entertainment experiences.
  • Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the vouchers, which can only be used on Fridays, will boost the city economy, support jobs and bring fizz back to Friday in the city.
  • Further details, including how customers can register their interest for the program, will be released soon.
 
$356 MILLION TO TACKLE PLASTICS AND WASTE
 
  • Plastics like single-use lightweight bags, cotton-buds, straws and stirrers will be phased out, and green bins for food and organic waste will be rolled out across the state, under the NSW Government’s comprehensive plastics plan and waste strategy.
  • Premier Gladys Berejiklian said more than $356 million will be invested over five years to implement the nation leading plans to protect the environment and promote recycling.
  • The NSW Government will consult on and introduce the necessary legislation and regulations to deliver on the plans to Parliament in the coming months.
 
$50 MILLION FOR PLANNING PARRAMATTA LIGHT RAIL STAGE 2
 
  • The NSW Government is committing $50 million for planning and development works of Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail in the upcoming 2021-22 NSW Budget.
  • Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the funding will ensure we have the right transport links between Greater Parramatta and the Sydney Olympic Peninsula.
  • The Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 and 2 will provide links with Sydney Metro West at Parramatta, Westmead and Sydney Olympic Park and the existing rail network at Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park as well as ferries at Parramatta, Rydalmere and Wentworth Point.
  • Major construction of the $2.4 billion Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 is underway, connecting Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia, and is expected to commence operations in 2023.
 
192 NEW RECRUITS WELCOMED TO THE POLICE FORCE
  • The NSW Police Force has welcomed 192 police recruits after they were sworn in as probationary constables at a ceremony in Goulburn.
  • The new probationary constables have been assigned to police area commands and police districts across the state.
 
$90-MILLION BUDGET BOOST TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND CHILDREN IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
 
  • More women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence will be supported by a $60 million funding boost to frontline services over two years from the NSW Government.
  • The Government will also commit an extra $32.5 million over four years to expand the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program across the State to assist victim survivors.
  • The funding announced is in addition to a record $538 million investment over four years announced in the last Budget to reduce domestic violence re-offending and support victim safety through early intervention initiatives, victim support and perpetrator interventions.
 
FUNDING BOOST FOR VITAL ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS, HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY SPORT SCORES WITH $150 MILLION CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FUND
 
  • NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Sport Natalie Ward announced a $150 million fund to support the development of integrated high-performance sporting facilities as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget.
  • The Centre of Excellence Fund is a key sporting initiative of the Budget, aimed at improving talent pathways and community engagement for sporting codes.
  • Funding will be made available through a competitive grants process, which will require a co-contribution and applicants will need to demonstrate improved community participation outcomes.
NEW $30 MILLION FUND TO ACTIVATE TOURISM IN REGIONAL NSW  
NEW MEASURES ANNOUNCED TO FIGHT TOMORROW’S DROUGHT TODAY
 
  • The battle against the next drought begins with the NSW Government announcing a combined $64 million in the 2021-22 NSW Budget over four years for the ‘Future Ready Regions’ strategy that will help farmers and regional communities grow, thrive and plan for the future.
  • For more information on Future Ready Regions, visit: nsw.gov.au/FutureReadyRegions
 
MORE SENIORS TO BENEFIT FROM REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD
 
  • More than 300,000 seniors in the regions will benefit from reduced travel costs with the NSW Government committing $246 million to extend the Regional Seniors Travel Card for an additional two years.
  • The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a $250 prepaid Visa card designed to ease the burden of travel costs for eligible seniors in rural, regional and remote areas.
  • The regional boundaries for applicants will remain the same in 2022. More information about which regional areas are included in this initiative can be found at www.service.nsw.gov.au.

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