A minister’s plea: seatbelts save lives, but only if worn correctly
Today marks 200 days into the year, and already more than 200 lives have been lost on NSW roads. That’s more than one death a day and as your Roads Minister, that statistic haunts me.

Buckle up: NSW seatbelt offences slashed under Minns Labor Government safety drive
The Minns Labor Government’s safety drive on seatbelt non-compliance is working, with a 60 per cent drop in offences since camera enforcement and fines were introduced 12 months ago.
School zones are back in force, so drive like kids’ lives depend on it!
The Minns Labor Government is calling on motorists to slow down to save lives, as school zones return to operation across the state from tomorrow, Monday 21 July.
NSW leads the way with nation-first trial of smart school zone signs – technology pioneered in the Hunter
The Minns Labor Government is delivering a nation-leading safety trial in the Hunter, with the installation of two new smart school zone signs at Wallsend South Public School.
NSW and Victoria trial cross-border emergency communications
Frontlines responders working between New South Wales and Victoria will soon be able to access improved radio communications to help better protect local communities.
Building a green energy future brick by brick
In a major step towards greener construction, the Minns Labor Government has greenlit a new $81.4 million bioenergy facility in Horsley Park that will power one of the country’s largest brick manufacturing plants.
NSW Government announces nine more flood buyback homes for auction
The NSW Government is releasing more flood-affected homes for sale across the Northern Rivers after a very strong community response to the first two home relocation auctions.
All aboard! XPT revamp puts passengers first while driving jobs and skills in Western Sydney
The Minns Labor Government is full steam ahead on delivering high-quality jobs and building a skilled workforce in Western Sydney, with a quarter of the state’s XPT power cars now upgraded through one of NSW’s most significant rail maintenance projects.
Construction of new homes to commence at former Waratah Gasworks
The Minns Labor Government has achieved a major milestone in its remediation of the former Waratah Gasworks in Newcastle, with construction on new homes to commence this week.
Progressing a revitalised Gosford waterfront
The Minns Labor Government is progressing the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront with a focus on enhancing public space and improving connectivity in the short term while providing opportunities for longer term investment.