Changes to domestic violence residential tenancy laws
From 11 December 2020, a wider range of professionals may provide a domestic violence declaration.
Changes to retirement village laws
New retirement village laws started in January 2021.
Building industry reforms
Two new laws have been passed to restore public confidence in the NSW building industry and to stop dodgy builders and developers.
Community gaming changes
The Community Gaming Act 2018 and the Community Gaming Regulation 2020 started on 1 July 2020.
Managing defects in strata schemes
Changes to the management of building defects in strata schemes started on 1 July 2020.
Laws for short-term rental accommodation
Changes to NSW Fair Trading laws to regulate short-term accommodation.
Changes to the residential tenancy laws
2020 reforms to NSW tenancy laws.
Building product safety laws
Information about changes to building product safety laws in NSW. It is for people in the home building industry, or people building or renovating with an owner-builder permit.
Charitable Fundraising Regulation 2015
Information about amendments and changes to regulation of charitable fundraising.
Property reports and commercial exemption reforms
Information about improvements to laws for property agents. This will help home buyers access pre-purchase building & pest inspection reports and strata & community scheme reports.
Changes to ticket reselling
Information on the law changes to ticket reselling.
Better business reforms
These will create opportunities for small businesses by reducing costs and complexity without reducing consumer protections. The reforms also increase transparency and protections
Gas and electricity (consumer safety) laws
The Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and supporting Regulation ensures the safe use of gas and electrical goods by consumers in NSW.
Repeal and transfer of outdated legislation
The following Acts were repealed or transferred into more appropriate Acts, as part of the Better Business reforms.
Changes to building and development certifier laws
Find out about the 1 July 2020 changes to the Development Certifiers Act and Regulation.
Miscellaneous reforms
Minor miscellaneous reforms to 13 Acts in the Better Regulation and Innovation portfolio.
New licensing requirements for medical gas work
New licensing requirements for medical gas work
Changes to charitable fundraising laws
Changes to Charity Fundraising law, more information for Charities about managing registration and reporting requirements.
Changes to motor industry laws in NSW
An overview of changes to motor industry legislation in 2023