Changes to legislation

From 11 December 2020, a wider range of professionals may provide a domestic violence declaration.

New retirement village laws started in January 2021.

Two new laws have been passed to restore public confidence in the NSW building industry and to stop dodgy builders and developers.

The Community Gaming Act 2018 and the Community Gaming Regulation 2020 started on 1 July 2020.

Changes to the management of building defects in strata schemes started on 1 July 2020.

Changes to NSW Fair Trading laws to regulate short-term accommodation.

2020 reforms to NSW tenancy 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.

Information about amendments and changes to regulation of charitable fundraising.

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.

Information on the law changes to ticket reselling.

These will create opportunities for small businesses by reducing costs and complexity without reducing consumer protections. The reforms also increase transparency and protections

The Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and supporting Regulation ensures the safe use of gas and electrical goods by consumers in NSW.

The following Acts were repealed or transferred into more appropriate Acts, as part of the Better Business reforms.

Find out about the 1 July 2020 changes to the Development Certifiers Act and Regulation.

Minor miscellaneous reforms to 13 Acts in the Better Regulation and Innovation portfolio.

New licensing requirements for medical gas work

Changes to Charity Fundraising law, more information for Charities about managing registration and reporting requirements.

An overview of changes to motor industry legislation in 2023