NSW GOVERNMENT WEEKLY UPDATE - 30 APRIL 2021
Friday, 30 April 2021
The NSW Government will develop a new safety net for political staff following a review of policies ordered by Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Professor Pru Goward has delivered her report to the Premier.
Ms Berejiklian said she welcomed the findings of the Goward Review into Policies and Procedures in Ministerial Offices regarding bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct and will be accepting the recommendations made.
Full report can be found here: www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/gowardreview
NEW 24-HOUR ECONOMY LIQUOR REFORMS TAKE EFFECT
The next round of changes to NSW liquor laws comes into effect to further support Sydney’s nightlife and encourage a vibrant and safe 24-hour economy.
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NSW tourism gets a $6.5 million boost
The New South Wales visitor economy will get a boost through two new industry support and marketing programs.
Applications are open for the $5.5 million Business Events Industry Support package and $1 million Tourism Industry Marketing Support package through the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW and Sydney’s business events bidding specialists BESydney.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said these targeted programs would support the businesses and communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’re helping the event owners, businesses, local tourism organisations, regional councils and industry groups that need it most by stimulating activity now and creating a pipeline of events and visitors into the future.