Media releases and news
Media releases
Current media releases can be found on the Treasury website.
For Business, Trade and Investment media releases issued prior to 1 July 2019 visit the former Department of Industry website.
News articles
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TAFE NSW strengthens pathways to naval shipbuilding jobs
NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee announced that TAFE NSW had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Naval Shipbuilding College on Wednesday July 3.
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Single Touch Payroll for Small Businesses
NSW small business owners are encouraged to get on board with a new ‘Single Touch Payroll’ system that comes into effect from today for employers with less than 19 employees.
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Grants to boost companies with defence smarts
The NSW Government-backed Defence Innovation Network (DIN) is offering matched grants of up to $50,000 to help companies turn smart concepts into reality and deliver 21st century solutions for the Australian Defence Force.
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Applications open for Round 2 of Australia’s first algae business accelerator
The Green Light accelerator program is aimed at boosting NSW's developing bioeconomy.
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Hunter-based company gives wings to global fighter force
On Wednesday 27 February, the NSW Government stand at the Avalon Airshow welcomed the Governor of NSW, His Excellency General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d). The Governor’s visit enabled him to meet with NSW defence and aerospace industry companies and highlight their role in support of Australian Defence Force capabilities.
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Governor of NSW tours Avalon Airshow
On Wednesday 27 February, the NSW Government stand at the Avalon Airshow welcomed the Governor of NSW, His Excellency General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d). The Governor’s visit enabled him to meet with NSW defence and aerospace industry companies and highlight their role in support of Australian Defence Force capabilities.
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NSW aerospace capabilities showcased at Avalon
Fourteen of NSW’s leading aerospace and defence companies and organisations are being showcased to a global industry audience this week at Avalon 2019.
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Study NSW partner program gives valuable insights to exporters
The NSW Government, through a Study NSW Partner Project grant, has supported a pilot program that matches international students in NSW with NSW-based exporters to complete market research projects for foreign markets with export potential.
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A global venture to boost Sydney’s tech community
The NSW Government is providing $380,000 to facilitate Australia’s first Venture Café—an inclusive, diverse, and accessible gathering space.
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NSW tops nation in small business creation
New data from the ABS shows NSW is leading the country in small business creation with net growth of close to 30,000 actively trading in the 2017-18 financial year.