Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner scheme
A new system will be established for recognising certain accredited professional schemes for environmental assessment practitioners.
Rapid Assessment Framework
The rapid assessment framework aims to deliver system improvements that increase the efficiency of major project assessments and speed up assessment timeframes.
2026 January formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in January 2026.
2026 enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Note: These 2026 activities may take place at the same site at the same time.
Local infrastructure contributions policy
Local infrastructure contributions policy outlining how councils fund essential local infrastructure through developer contributions and supporting legislation.
Bilateral agreement on environmental assessment
The Australian Government allows NSW to assess the potential environmental impacts of proposed actions under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Infrastructure Opportunities Plans
Infrastructure Opportunities Plans set out the key state and regional infrastructure to support new homes in the 4 housing and productivity contribution regions.
Urban Development Program
The Urban Development Program is the NSW Government's program for monitoring and coordinating housing development, land supply, and infrastructure delivery.
2025 November formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in November 2025.
Independent Community Commissioner
The NSW Government has appointed Professor Roberta Ryan as the Independent Community Commissioner for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Orchard Hills.