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NSW's economy is the largest and most diverse in Australia, with the total value of goods and services produced in the State higher than for many national economies in the Asia Pacific.
Services comprise more than 80% of NSW' industry output, highlighting the strength of the State's knowledge-based business services, ICT and creative industries.
The State dominates the nation's financial and insurance services, professional, scientific and technical services, and information media and telecommunications industries, as well as the tourism-related accommodation and food services, and arts and recreation services industries.
NSW also has the largest retail, transport, postal and warehousing, construction and administrative and support services industries.
Sydney is the nation's finance and business capital, leading the other states in computer, engineering, legal, accounting, marketing and business management services, and finance and insurance skills.
Find out more about NSW's leading industries here.
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Creative and media
Sydney and NSW with leading strengths in creative industries and information and communications technologies (ICT) are primed for growth in the expanding
Sydney and NSW with leading strengths in creative industries and information and communications technologies (ICT) are primed for growth in the expanding
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Defence
NSW defence industry policy. NSW offers a highly attractive location for defence and aerospace companies looking to establish an Asia Pacific base
NSW offers a highly attractive location for defence and aerospace companies looking to establish an Asia Pacific base to service both domestic
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Clean energy
NSW is the smart choice for companies looking to position themselves in the low carbon economy of tomorrow.
NSW is the smart choice for companies looking to position themselves in the low carbon economy of tomorrow. Download NSW Clean Technology
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Education
An enviable combination of quality teaching groundbreaking research and career-oriented training has seen Sydney forge a strong reputation as one of the
An enviable combination of quality teaching groundbreaking research and career-oriented training has seen Sydney forge a strong reputation as one of the
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Finance and business services
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales (NSW) and Australia’s global city, is one of the world's major financial centres.
Sydney the capital of New South Wales (NSW) and Australia's global city is one of the world's major financial centres. It is
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Infrastructure and construction
Sydney and the State of New South Wales (NSW) offer a vibrant choice for infrastructure and construction business and investment.
Sydney and the State of New South Wales (NSW) offer a vibrant choice for infrastructure and construction business and investment. Download NSW
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