Industry development
The economy of New South Wales benefits greatly from its mix of diversified industries. Traditional manufacturing, mining and agribusiness sectors have provided a firm foundation for diversification into high-growth areas such as aquaculture, biotechnology, ICT and viticulture.
NSW is renowned for its world-class professional services offerings, highlighting the state's strength in knowledge-based businesses and 90% of international banks operating in Australia are headquartered in Sydney, and the city is home to more than 60% of Australia's regional ICT headquarters and operations centres.
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How we can help
Key information on how we can help NSW businesses grow.
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What's on
Industry development events for NSW businesses.
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Advanced manufacturing
NSW is home to highly innovative, competitive and world-leading manufacturers that are vital to the diversity and strength of the Australian economy.
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Advanced technologies
NSW ICT sector success is founded on the state's world-class infrastructure and business networks. Infrastructure-related construction is experiencing major growth.
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Agribusiness and food
Leading agriculture and food companies choose NSW because of the state's diverse production systems, rich natural resources and favourable climate.
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Arts, culture and creative
NSW's thriving arts, culture and creative sector is the largest in Australia. It also has Australia's largest concentration of arts-related ICT businesses such as animation and design.
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Cyber security
Cyber security has emerged as one of the most high-profile, cross sectoral and rapidly evolving risks in the digital environment.
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Education
NSW boasts a dynamic and multicultural education sector that caters for domestic, international students and researchers across a wide range of fields.
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Financial and professional services
NSW dominates the nation's services industries with Financial Services comprising of 88% of state's industry output.
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Infrastructure and construction
NSW has the largest number of companies dedicated to providing architectural, engineering, surveying, and property and business services of any Australian state.
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Medical technology
The medical technology industry is the largest in Australia, generating an estimated $4.8 billion in revenue per year and employing around 7,000 people.
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Mining and resources
Mining, resources and energy is a booming part of the NSW economy, driven by large and diverse mineral and gas deposits, exploration projects. It benefits from NSW's highly-skilled workforce.
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Renewable energy and sustainability
NSW has the largest renewable energy and sustainability sectors in Australia, backed by major government and private sector initiatives.
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Tourism
NSW is the crown jewel in one of the world's premier tourist destinations. More people holiday in NSW than anywhere else in Australia.