Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | NSW Government
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | NSW Government
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
We protect, support and develop NSW’s primary industries and regional economies. Our work supports the agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, regional businesses and the management of our natural assets.
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What we do
Our department is dedicated to growing our primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to regional NSW, and our state.
We work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.
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Meet our people
More than 75 per cent of our team lives and works in regional NSW. Find out more about our structure, people, leaders and our enduring commitment to regional NSW.
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Work with us
Our department has a diverse culture that empowers people to reach their full potential. Find out more about career opportunities that also help drive growth in regional NSW.
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Contact us
We welcome your feedback.
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Access department information
Find out about what type of information we hold and how to access it.
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News and media
Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and events from the department.
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Reports and publications
View the department's achievements in relation to our strategic priorities and responsibilities.
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Our work
Our agencies and offices
We work together to achieve the best outcomes for regional NSW economies and communities.
We work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.
Learn more about our agencies
Our services and programs
Access more information about the work we do to grow our primary industries and support regional economic development.
Learn more about our services and programs
Our planning and strategic resources
Review our planning and strategic documents that inform and drive delivery of our priorities.
Read our planning and strategic resources
Latest Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development updates
Ministerial media release
Minns Government to expand essential workers program after success of attracting 178 workers to Northern Rivers
The Minns Labor Government has supported 178 essential workers to relocate to the Northern Rivers through The Welcome Experience program due to this success we are now expanding the services to additional areas to rebuild essential services across the Northern Rivers.
Ministerial media release
New Eradication Action Plan and $7 million funding boost to rebuild the NSW Cattle Tick Program
The Minns Labor Government is progressing the important work of the NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner into reviewing the state’s Cattle Tick Program by announcing a significant boost to the program, by investing $7 million to rebuild the program to better protect the state’s livestock industry.
Ministerial media release
Social enterprise founder named 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner
Kristie Ivone, founder of Boas Language Academy, a social enterprise language school in Albury Wodonga, has been announced as the state winner of the 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award last night at an awards ceremony held at NSW Parliament House.
Ministerial media release
$500,000 to improve disability access at Sails Holiday Park in Belmont
Sails Holiday Park is expanding its inclusive tourism experiences in Lake Macquarie, creating affordable and memorable holiday options for people with disability and their families at the popular waterfront destination.
Media release
Roundabout works to start in Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
A local construction company has been awarded a $4.5 million contract to build the Pomeroy Drive roundabout in the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct.
Read all media releases
Our divisions
Local Land Services
NSW Resources
Agriculture and Biosecurity
Fisheries and Forestry
Regional Development and Delivery
Contact Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Email
contact@regional.nsw.gov.au
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
We protect, support and develop NSW’s primary industries and regional economies. Our work supports the agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, regional businesses and the management of our natural assets.
Listen
What we do
Our department is dedicated to growing our primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to regional NSW, and our state.
We work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.
Read more
videocam
1:23
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Engage with us
Meet our people
More than 75 per cent of our team lives and works in regional NSW. Find out more about our structure, people, leaders and our enduring commitment to regional NSW.
east
Work with us
Our department has a diverse culture that empowers people to reach their full potential. Find out more about career opportunities that also help drive growth in regional NSW.
east
Contact us
We welcome your feedback.
east
Access department information
Find out about what type of information we hold and how to access it.
east
News and media
Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and events from the department.
east
Reports and publications
View the department's achievements in relation to our strategic priorities and responsibilities.
east
Our work
Our agencies and offices
We work together to achieve the best outcomes for regional NSW economies and communities.
We work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.
Learn more about our agencies
Our services and programs
Access more information about the work we do to grow our primary industries and support regional economic development.
Learn more about our services and programs
Our planning and strategic resources
Review our planning and strategic documents that inform and drive delivery of our priorities.
Read our planning and strategic resources
Latest Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development updates
Ministerial media release
Minns Government to expand essential workers program after success of attracting 178 workers to Northern Rivers
The Minns Labor Government has supported 178 essential workers to relocate to the Northern Rivers through The Welcome Experience program due to this success we are now expanding the services to additional areas to rebuild essential services across the Northern Rivers.
Ministerial media release
New Eradication Action Plan and $7 million funding boost to rebuild the NSW Cattle Tick Program
The Minns Labor Government is progressing the important work of the NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner into reviewing the state’s Cattle Tick Program by announcing a significant boost to the program, by investing $7 million to rebuild the program to better protect the state’s livestock industry.
Ministerial media release
Social enterprise founder named 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner
Kristie Ivone, founder of Boas Language Academy, a social enterprise language school in Albury Wodonga, has been announced as the state winner of the 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award last night at an awards ceremony held at NSW Parliament House.
Ministerial media release
$500,000 to improve disability access at Sails Holiday Park in Belmont
Sails Holiday Park is expanding its inclusive tourism experiences in Lake Macquarie, creating affordable and memorable holiday options for people with disability and their families at the popular waterfront destination.
Media release
Roundabout works to start in Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
A local construction company has been awarded a $4.5 million contract to build the Pomeroy Drive roundabout in the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct.
Read all media releases
Our divisions
Local Land Services
NSW Resources
Agriculture and Biosecurity
Fisheries and Forestry
Regional Development and Delivery
Contact Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
contact@regional.nsw.gov.au
See all contact details
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of page
north