2017 media releases

Why students and parents need to look beyond university

29 November 2017
Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills and Assistant Minister for Skills

Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills John Barilaro, and the Assistant Minister for Skills Adam Marshall today said the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey has made a compelling case for students and their parents to look to VET if their ultimate aim is to get a job.

Brewing better businesses in the Riverina

29 November 2017
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW and Member for Murray

Member for Murray Austin Evans, and Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro today announced Whitton Voyager Craft Malt will receive NSW Government funding to expand their malting business in the Riverina.

Chinese e-tailer launch opens up export opportunities

24 November 2017
NSW Department of Industry

NSW Parliamentary Secretary Jonathan O'Dea has officially opened a Sydney distribution centre for Chinese e-tailer VIP.com, supporting export opportunities for NSW businesses.

Delegation visit unlocks China study prospects

24 November 2017
NSW Department of Industry

The StudyNSW team supported the visit from the China Education Association for International Exchange, a not-for-profit organisation for international educational exchanges and cooperation.

Ex Atlassians take flight with Dovetail

23 November 2017
NSW Department of Industry

Two former Atlassian employees have spread their wings to develop new customer feedback management software with support from the NSW Government.

Crown land Community Engagement Strategy - Have Your Say

22 November 2017
Minister for Lands and Forestry

Crown Land managers, tenure holders and the wider community are being encouraged to have their say on the new Crown land Community Engagement Strategy.

Cyber security fears for small business

22 November 2017
NSW Department of Industry

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro today released the results of a new national survey of small business views on cyber security.

NSW Government and UAE delegation get down to business

21 November 2017
NSW Department of Industry

NSW Trade and Industry Minister Niall Blair today welcomed to Sydney a high-powered business delegation from the United Arab Emirates.

Complementary medicine to support hundreds of jobs in Western Sydney

17 November 2017
Minister for Trade and Industry and Minister for Western Sydney

Minister for Trade and Industry, Niall Blair today toured a new $100 million complementary medicine manufacturing facility, which will support up to 420 jobs in Western Sydney.

Bus brings business boost to Warilla, Corrimal, Boorowa, Crookwell And Narooma

15 November 2017
NSW Department of Industry

Small business owners in and around Warilla, Corrimal, Boorowa, Crookwell and Narooma can hop on board the bus next week.