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Small Business Strategy

The NSW Small Business Strategy demonstrates how the government is unlocking more opportunities for small business, including those in regional NSW.

Central West Jobs Action Plan

To help support the region through major structural changes, the NSW Government launched the Central West Jobs Action Plan.

Disability Sector Scale-Up program

The DSSU program aims to program aims to assist businesses, workers, and local communities with maximising economic opportunities from the NDIS rollout.

Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program

The Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program boosts the number of skilled construction workers and creates fresh pathways to employment across the state.

Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme

The Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme is the Jobs Action Plan's key incentive. Businesses that create and fill new jobs will receive payroll tax rebates worth $5,000.

Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund

The Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund supports regional tourism by funding critical visitor economy infrastructure projects such as rail trails, airports and cruise terminals.

Strengthening the Murray-Darling Basin economy

The Australian Government's $32.5m program assists economic development projects for regional communities affected by the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

Smart work hubs

The Smart Work Hub Pilot Program was 12 month research project supporting the establishment and operation of five hubs in areas with large commuter populations.

Women in business

The NSW Government is committed to supporting business women by increasing participation in entrepreneurial endeavours across all metropolitan and regional NSW.