The Minns Labor Government will introduce legislation to improve accountability in inmate misconduct proceedings and better protect Corrective Services NSW staff and the NSW community.
The Government is set to introduce a Bill to amend the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act to change the burden of proof for correctional centre offences to “satisfied on the balance of probabilities”, rather than “beyond reasonable doubt.”
These changes will bring NSW in line with most other states and territories across Australia, where the “balance of probabilities” is the standard of proof applied for misconduct hearings.
Criminal conduct behind bars will continue to be dealt with by the NSW Police Force according to the criminal standard of proof.
The Government acknowledges concerns about the impact of current legislative requirements on officer safety.
Enshrining the “balance of probabilities” as the burden of proof will make the discipline process less complex and ensure inmates are held to account.
The new legislation will continue to protect community safety, with Community Corrections reports to the State Parole Authority reflecting these disciplinary decisions in custody.
Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong said:
“There is no higher priority than community safety for the Minns Labor Government.
“The Government has the shared goal with the union of making sure correctional centres are the safest environment possible for staff.
“We are introducing this legislation as a way to best meet this shared goal.
“These changes come after many months of consultation and engagement on a revised inmate misconduct system between Corrective Services NSW and the PSA.
“New South Wales has been out of step on this issue for too long, and we welcome these efforts to bring our state up to the standards of other jurisdictions.
“We are confident these changes will better protect Corrective Services staff members on the job and streamline action relating to allegations of inmates’ misconduct.”
General Secretary of the Public Services Association Stewart Little said:
“We welcome this commitment to introduce legislation and will work with the Government to see this legislation succeed.
“We want to ensure prisons are safe for everyone and this change is incredibly important to ensure our members can maintain a safe working environment for staff, inmates and visitors.”
As the community gets ready to celebrate the long weekend by catching up with loved ones and watching the rugby league grand final, the Minns Labor Government is reminding everyone to look after each other.
Everyone can play a role in building a safer New South Wales, and that starts with looking out for your mates, and respecting other members of the community.
For those planning to drink this weekend, remember to do it responsibly, and absolutely never get behind the wheel of a car.
New South Wales Police Officers will be targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seatbelt and helmet offences, with double demerits in place from 12:01am Friday 3 October 2025 and concluding at 11:59pm on Monday 6 October 2025.
Sadly, while many celebrate this weekend there will be others who do not feel safe in their own homes, with a concerning trend over recent years of increased rates of domestic, family and sexual violence at times of large events across the state.
If you witness unacceptable behaviour, call it out.
If you are concerned about the safety of someone you know, or your own, please contact:
The NSW Domestic Violence Line on: 1800 656 463
Or, 1800 RESPECT on: 1800 737 732
If it is an emergency, please contact Triple Zero: 000
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley said:
“The first long weekend of the warmer months is one of the most exciting times of the year. We know people will be celebrating with family, friends and enjoying the sport that brings us together but we’re urging everyone to be responsible especially when alcohol is involved.
“Drinking can be part of a great night but only if you’re in control. Decide how your night ends before it begins by setting a limit, locking in how you’re getting home and telling your mates to keep you accountable.
“Police will be out in force, working hard to keep our roads and communities safe. Stay alert, follow the rules and help us make it a weekend to remember for all the right reasons.”
Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper said:
“This weekend is one of the undisputed highlights on our states sporting calendar – even if St George aren’t playing.
“It’s a time for people right across New South Wales to come together, to relax, and to enjoy the footy.
“But it’s also a time to look after each other, whether that’s making sure your mates get home safe, or checking in on someone who might be doing it tough.”
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison said:
“As a Government, we genuinely understand our responsibility to take meaningful, ongoing action to build a safer New South Wales, but we know we cannot do it without the community’s help.
“This long weekend, check on your friends, do not ignore signs of concerning behaviour and help us in our work towards creating a safer New South Wales.
“The stakes are far too high for anyone to not play their part.
“For those experiencing domestic and family violence, you have a right to safety and help is available.”
In an emergency, where there is an immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services on Triple Zero (000)
NSW Domestic Violence Help Line: 1800 65 64 63
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 18 00
Further information on if you suspect and want to help someone in a domestic violence situation is available here.
Information on how to spot the signs of coercive control is available here.
The Minns Labor Government has renewed its commitment to protect workers from dust diseases with its new $2.5 million state-of-the-art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.
The new lung bus has arrived in Newcastle to provide free lung screening checks. These lung health checks can be lifesaving by ensuring early detection and treatment of dust diseases like asbestosis, silicosis and mesothelioma.
The lung bus program provides free lung screening checks to more than 5,000 workers annually in regional NSW.
The icare Lung Bus is travelling the length and breadth of the state, including visits to Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Taree, Tuncurry, Spears Point, Tweed Heads, Gosford, Nowra, Shellharbour, Port Kembla, Bathurst, Dubbo, Broken Hill and Tamworth.
The new mobile clinic features several innovations including:
Digital chest X-ray technology, providing precise and reliable first instance imaging.
Enhanced spirometry (lung function) testing equipment to evaluate breathing capacity and respiratory performance.
Digital monitoring systems to streamline diagnostics and care.
A backup power supply to ensure uninterrupted operation in remote locations.
Greater accessibility and comfort, with larger clinical space designed to support both staff and clients.
The brand-new Lung Bus continues the legacy of the state’s original mobile service which served the community for nearly 16 years.
That Bus travelled more than 700,000km (more than 17 times around the world), screening more than 53,000 people, and visiting over 300 destinations across NSW.
This is one of many measures to protect workers from dust diseases, including those caused by silica and asbestos.
The Minns Labor Government has established a new Expert Taskforce to help address silica related health risks in tunnelling projects, following revelations of rising silicosis cases in tunnelling leading up to 2023 and led the campaign for the national ban on engineered stone which started last year.
The NSW Government is funding a team of dedicated silica safety inspectors to ensure businesses are complying with its strengthened laws.
The Lung Health Mobile Clinic will be in Newcastle at The Station on the corner of Scott and Watt St until Friday 10 October.
The new Lung Bus will next travel to the following destinations:
Tamworth: 27-28 October, Newcastle: 1-5 December, Gosford: 17-19 December
Whilst lung bus bookings are at capacity, for more information on lung health checks or to arrange a screening, visit:
Workers can also arrange a free lung screening at icare’s Sydney CBD clinic, or with local providers regionally when the lung bus is not in that part of the state. To book a free lung health check, contact icare on 1800 550 027.
Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis said:
“The new Mobile Clinic underscores the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to removing barriers like cost and location, ensuring workers across NSW have access to the critical support and care they need to safeguard their health.
“Along with enforcement of the recent ban on engineered stone, the new Lung Bus demonstrates our commitment to improve outcomes for workers exposed to hazardous dust across NSW.”
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said:
“I welcome the $2.5 million investment into the new icare Lung Bus which will provide thousands of health checks for people living in regional NSW.
“Our regional communities remain front and centre when it comes to ensuring early detection and treatment of dust diseases like asbestosis, silicosis, and mesothelioma.”
Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said:
“We want to make sure that people in the Hunter have access to the healthcare they need, when and where they need it.
“For too many, life gets in the way of regular check-ups so by bringing this service directly to the community, we’re removing one more barrier to staying healthy.
“Whether you’re working in construction, mining, manufacturing or just living in the area – we’re urging everyone to take a few minutes to get checked.”
Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said:
“I welcome the arrival of the icare Lung Bus to Newcastle. This is a terrific initiative that plays a vital role in keeping workers safe and healthy.
“These health checks can be lifesaving by enabling the early detection and treatment of dust-related diseases.
“By bringing these essential services directly to the communities that need them most, the icare Lung Bus is helping to protect the health and futures of our workers.”
Icare Group Executive of General Insurance and Care, Britt Coombe said:
“A lung health check could save your life.
“Early detection is critical to effective treatment, and we’re here to make sure every worker, no matter where they live, has access to world-class care.”
The Minns Labor Government aims to release a further 42 homes for sale across the Northern Rivers by Christmas, following an overwhelming community response to the first four home relocation auctions.
To date, 83 flood-affected properties, bought by the Government through the $880 million Resilient Homes Program, have been offered for sale to be relocated to flood-free land by the new owner.
The ambitious Christmas target is part of the commitment to reuse and relocate as many flood-affected homes as possible.
Most buyers to date have been locals, with purchase prices ranging from $347 to $200,000.
This next release includes 12 buyback homes from South and North Lismore and central Lismore going to auction at the Lismore Workers Sports Club in Goonellabah from 5:30pm on October 7, 2025. An additional 22 buyback homes are planned to go to auction in November 2025.
There is no reserve price on these houses, meaning bidding can start and end at $1, making it one of the most accessible housing opportunities in Australia. Successful bidders have 12 months to relocate the houses to flood-free land.
As Australia’s largest climate adaptation initiative, the jointly funded Resilient Homes Program is creating safer communities by removing flood-prone homes from the floodplain. Currently, 464 homeowners in the Northern Rivers have received tailored home assessments to improve their homes’ flood resilience. Our target is to complete 1500 of these assessments by mid-2026.
Around 1600 homeowners in the flood-prone areas of the Northern Rivers may be eligible for government support to raise, repair, retrofit or have their home voluntarily bought back under the Program.
“We have set an ambitious target for relocation and reuse to ensure we are leading the way in ensuring we are creating the vibrant neighbourhoods and opportunities our community need.
“It’s giving many people, particularly those with young families, a chance at something affordable in the housing market in one of the best places to live.
“With these tin and timber homes we are delivering the hopes and dreams of a generation to home their own while ensuring the unique character of this region lives on.”
“The Resilient Homes Program is one of the most ambitious initiatives undertaken after a disaster in Australia.
“Through the buyback process, we’re removing homes from the floodplain and creating new opportunities by making some of these available for relocation.”
Communities across the Eurobodalla are one step closer to receiving expanded health services as construction for the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital reaches its highest point.
The purpose-built hospital will be a modern, world-class health facility, which will improve access to a range of health services, reducing the need for people to travel outside the region and help meet the growing needs of the Eurobodalla Shire, from Narooma to Batemans Bay.
When complete, the new hospital will bring a range of enhanced health services under one roof, supporting better patient care and greater capacity for the Eurobodalla community.
The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will be established as a Level 4 health facility and is expected to be complete in 2027. It will include:
an Emergency Department with capacity larger than combined services at the current Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals.
an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit/Close Observation Unit
increased access to chemotherapy treatments and renal dialysis
surgical and operating theatres, including a day stay surgical unit
expanded medical imaging department, including MRI
ambulatory care for the community and outpatient services
paediatric and maternity services, and a special care nursery
mental health beds for short-term care
With the structural works now complete, the project team will continue the hospital’s internal fit-out, services and facade installation and external works.
The new hospital’s design has been developed in close consultation with local health staff, clinicians and the community.
More Triage category 2 emergency patients are being treated on time in the Southern NSW Local Health District, up by 6.2 percentage points compared to three years ago under the Liberals.
Ramping also improved by over 11 percentage points compared to three years ago under the Liberals.
The Liberals opposed building Eurobodalla Hospital as a level four facility.
While Southern NSW grappled with high hospital wait times under the Liberals, the Liberals planned to sack over 26 FTE nurses from the local health district, while suppressing wages for over a decade.
In addition to the new hospital, the Minns Labor Government is investing $24 million in health worker housing in southern NSW, to help attract recruit and retain more healthcare workers to the region.
This investment is part of a broader $200.1 million program and will deliver key worker housing for staff at the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
“This $330 million hospital in Eurobodalla will be a game changer for healthcare, and it’s desperately needed for this growing and ageing region.
“The community has been calling for world class services for a long time, and Dr Holland has been a tireless advocate demanding this region gets its fair share.
“The enhanced services at this new hospital will mean fewer patients will have to travel to Canberra or Bega to receive the complex care they need.”
Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
“This is a significant milestone for the entire Eurobodalla community, marking considerable progress on one of the largest health infrastructure projects in the region’s history.
“This purpose-built hospital is an example of how we are delivering enhanced and world-class healthcare closer to people’s front door and meeting the future health needs of regional communities.
“We’re investing more in health than any other time in our state’s history. More staff, more hospitals, lower wait times – it’s as simple as that.
“The Liberals refused to open Eurobodalla Hospital as a level four facility and we know they have had a poor track record of delivering health infrastructure on time.”
Member for Bega, Dr. Michael Holland:
“This new hospital is a key investment in the health and wellbeing of our region.
“The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital has been designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff, with features such as inpatient rooms with ensuites, palliative care rooms, family spaces and beautifully landscaped gardens.
“With construction moving ahead, there are now over 200 workers on site each day, helping to deliver this state-of-the-art health facility and providing a real boost for local jobs and skills.”
Family First NSW Upper House candidate Lyle Shelton today called on Premier Chris Minns to intervene and ensure that children are protected from inappropriate LGBTIQA+ drag influencers targeting them at Sunday’s Coastal Twist Festival
It is alarming that the festival’s organisers have booked “Frock Hudson” and “Sexy Galexy” to perform in “all ages” programming — including drag storytime and a children’s disco — where children will be present and targeted with sexualised messaging.
Mr Shelton said Hudson’s social media history of posting pictures of himself grabbing the penises of naked men demonstrates that he is an unfit role model for children.
“What parent would want an individual who thinks it’s fine to fill his Facebook feed with such images reading to their children?”
Mr Shelton also stressed that “no performer whose stage name includes the word Sexy should be permitted to perform to children under any circumstances.” According to Mr Shelton, such acts risk sexualising children and undermining their innocence.
“What is the Central Coast Council thinking?” In addition, Mr Shelton disclosed that he is currently being sued by two drag queens, who are demanding that he remove posts which documented Frock Hudson’s social media history — specifically, images of Hudson holding the penises of naked men.
These legal threats from taxpayer-funded LGBTIQA+ political activists, Mr Shelton said, only underscore the importance of protecting free speech and exposing harmful influences on children.
Mr Shelton is calling on Central Coast Council to withdraw its support for the Coastal Twist Festival immediately, until clear assurances can be given that children will not be sexualised. He is likewise urging major sponsors, such as ING, to reconsider their involvement.
He said: “Council funds and corporate backing must never be complicit in exposing children to sexualised drag performances. If Premier Chris Minns is truly committed to protecting children, he must intervene and demand that this festival be cleaned up or shut down.”
If elected, Family First pledges to introduce legislation that makes it an offence to sexualise children in public performances or programming. “Children deserve a safe space to be kids—not a stage for adult agendas. We will stand up for parents, innocence, and decency,” Mr Shelton said.
A police officer will appear in court today charged over online child abuse material.
Following a joint investigation into online child abuse material by the Australian Federal Police and the NSW Police Force’s Professional Standards Command under Strike Force Lautersee, investigators executed a search warrant at Clemton Park yesterday (Thursday 2 October 2025), seizing electronic devices.
A 26-year-old man – a constable attached to a command in the Central Metropolitan Region – was arrested and taken to Campsie Police Station.
He was charged with four offences including possess child abuse data – use carriage service (two counts), transmit to self – child abuse matter by carriage service and use carriage service – solicit child abuse matter.
Police will allege in court that the man uploaded child abuse material to a social media platform.
He has been refused bail to appear at Bankstown Local Court today.
The officer is suspended from duty without pay and his employment status is under review.
The Australian Army’s new attack helicopters have landed in Australia, with the delivery of the first two AH-64E Apaches to RAAF Base Townsville.
Acquired through foreign military sales with the United States, the Apache provides critical aviation effects including reconnaissance, communications and networking, firepower and offensive support.
These proven helicopters are a key element of Army’s transformation into a force optimised for littoral manoeuvre and long-range strike.
Boeing Defence Australia will provide support to the new fleet of Apaches under a seven‑year contract worth $306 million.
The contract will deliver maintenance, engineering, training and logistics services, and is expected to provide more than 240 industry jobs across Queensland, including 170 jobs in Townsville.
Additional training and employment opportunities are expected to be created through the establishment of the Townsville Aviation Training Academy, which will deliver technical courses to train new industry maintenance personnel for the AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook helicopter fleets.
The Albanese Government is also investing $700 million to provide essential infrastructure upgrades and facilities works at RAAF Base Townsville to support the introduction of the Apache fleet, and the relocation of the 1st Aviation Regiment and 16th Aviation Brigade Headquarters. The construction phase of this project is expected to create 275 jobs in the Townsville region.
To support the AH-64E’s introduction into service, Australian Army personnel have been undertaking training in the United States and the United Kingdom, with a number of air and ground crew already qualified on the Apache.
All 29 Apache aircraft expected to be delivered by 2029.
Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Richard Marles MP:
“The AH-64E Apache provides a critical step change in attack aviation capability for the Australian Army and builds on the Albanese Government’s investments to improve the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) ability to operate from Australia’s northern bases.
“The Apache is the most advanced attack helicopter operating today and the Albanese Government is pleased to welcome the first two helicopters to Townsville.
“Our investment in North Queensland to support the Apache fleet will not only provide significant training and employment opportunities through a ‘train local to stay local’ approach, but will make Townsville Australia’s largest defence helicopter industry hub – supporting local jobs.”
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP:
“These new attack helicopters are critical to modernising the ADF and transforming the Army into a force optimised for littoral manoeuvre and long-range strike.
“The delivery of this key capability also demonstrates the Government’s commitment to supporting Australian industry as we work to give the ADF the capabilities it needs to keep Australians safe.
“This is also great news for the Townsville region with the contract with Boeing Defence Australia, along with essential upgrades to RAAF Base Townsville, to create hundreds of jobs for North Queenslanders and inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy.”
The Albanese Government’s First Home Guarantee Scheme, which allows first-home buyers to purchase a home with a 5% deposit, will break the bank for many, according to data compiled by the parliamentary library.
The analysis looks at the affordability of repayments under the scheme on the median house and unit price in each Australian capital city for the most common professions.
It reveals that of the 3.8 million Australians in the top 10 most common professions in Australia, the vast majority would be unable to afford mortgage repayments on the median Australian home without falling into housing stress (spending at least 30% of their income on housing costs).
The data shows that for many of the country’s most common and essential professions, home ownership under Labor’s scheme remains out of reach. For a nurse earning an average income to purchase a house in Sydney (where the median sale price is $1,490,000), they could be spending 76% of their earnings on mortgage repayments. For a school teacher, that figure could be as high as 87% of their income.
As of Oct 1st 2025, the Albanese Government lifted borrowing limits and income caps under the scheme, which the Australian Greens warn will push up house prices even further and saddle first-home buyers with huge levels of debt.
Greens finance, housing and homelessness spokesperson Senator Barbara Pocock:
“Under this scheme, Labor is encouraging some of our lowest paid workers to take out loans on homes they can’t afford. First-home buyers with a 95% mortgage debt will be slammed with more than $1,000 in weekly mortgage repayments – that’s a recipe for disaster.
“First-home buyers are being conned into thinking that it’s better to have an insurmountable debt than to pay off someone else’s mortgage. But what’s really going to happen is they’ll be forced to forgo weekly essentials just to pay their mortgage and will face deep financial stress.
“Labor is asking our nurses and teachers to spend the bulk of their income on mortgage repayments – how are they supposed to live? It’s reckless to push people into loans they can’t afford while the banks cash in. Forcing first-home buyers into housing stress isn’t the answer to the housing crisis.
“This isn’t a housing fix – it ignores the real causes of the housing crisis. We should cut tax breaks for wealthy property investors and build affordable and social housing.”
“Without tackling the root causes of the housing crisis, Labor’s scheme will only inflate property prices further – locking even more people out of home ownership. That includes essential workers, such as nurses and teachers, who are already struggling to afford homes near their workplaces.
“Australia’s housing market is rigged in favour of wealthy property investors and banks and it’s failing everyone else. Tax concessions like negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts allow investors to outbid first-home buyers – leaving young people and low-income workers behind.
“This government has a chance to take real action on the housing crisis. But instead they are making the problem worse and risk shutting an entire generation out of home ownership altogether.”
The Minns Labor Government has today delivered on a major election commitment with the release of the Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan – a long-term strategy to guide the region’s transport future and support growth for the next two decades. For the first time in over a decade, the Hunter now has a clear set of long-term priorities based on evidence, data and collaboration, with elected representatives from all levels of Government and across parties having participated in its development. Following extensive consultation with government, community and industry, the Plan sets out 49 short and medium-term actions across public and active transport, roads and freight to support one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. Importantly, the Plan recognises that public transport use in the Hunter is low and needs to increase. This Plan sets a framework to enable long-term, well-planned decision making and investment in the infrastructure that can support an uptake. Over the next five years, 30,000 new homes are expected to be built across the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, while the Hunter’s population will grow by almost a quarter over the next 15 years. The Plan identifies actions to support growth with better transport connections, including investigating: • More reliable and frequent services on the Hunter Rail Line, extending to the strategic centres of Singleton and Muswellbrook. • Increased bus services across both peak and non-peak periods. • Upgrades to more than 20 key road corridors, including Newcastle Link Road, Cessnock Road and the Morisset M1 interchange. The Plan also considers the Hunter’s role in renewable energy, identifying critical freight links from the Port of Newcastle to Renewable Energy Zones, and recommends improving safety with bridge replacements and Pacific Highway intersection upgrades. It also calls out priority locations including suburbs and regional centres that need better public transport connectivity, as well as key attractions such as Newcastle International Airport, universities and other hubs that need quality public transport access to flourish.
The Minns Government is already acting to boost spending in the Hunter region, and this reform provides a blueprint to inform future investment decisions. This announcement takes us one step further in building a better and fairer NSW. More information and a copy of the final Hunter SRITP can be found here. Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley: “The Hunter is powering New South Wales, and our transport network needs to keep pace with that growth and ambition. This Plan provides the framework to do just that.” “It’s about making it easier for people to get to work, school, university, the airport and the shops, while also keeping freight moving to support our industries and our economy.” “For locals, it means more reliable public transport, safer roads and better connections between our towns and our growing suburbs.” “For businesses, it means confidence that the Hunter’s transport links are being planned for the long-term, backing jobs and giving industry the certainty it needs.” Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison: “Today we release a long-term vision for the future of Hunter transport. “The Hunter region has the most people living in it today of any area in our state outside of Sydney, and by 2041 it is expected another 185,000 people will live here so we need to get planning and transport priorities for that growth right now. “Only the Minns Labor Government will deliver for one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. The Liberals and Nationals showed their cynical disregard for the Hunter with 12 years of neglect. “Our long-term transport vision for the Hunter puts people first. It recognises that the region is changing and growing. Families are moving in droves to enjoy the quality of life in our major centres and regional towns. We’re booming but we will be held back without well-planned infrastructure. “This Plan will inform long term decision making. The Minns Government has already started this process and is not sitting on its hands. “I wish to thank all community members and stakeholders who took the time to offer insights and feedback, to help ensure that this Plan reflects community priorities. “We heard loud and clear that public transport is a key priority and this Plan identifies opportunities to explore future transport options. “Some of the initiatives are already in planning while other new and will require further investigation to determine their feasibility.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Plan was finalised following a 10-week formal consultation period inviting the public to have their say via an online survey, email submission, and an extensive ‘have your say’ process using pin drops on an interactive map to encourage broader engagement During development and public consultation Transport for NSW received more than 1500 pieces of feedback to help inform the Plan. There were almost 600 responses from residents, businesses, public and active transport users as well as key stakeholders such as local councils, other government agencies, peak bodies, community organisations and transport operators. Transport is committed to providing annual status updates on the initiatives and undertaking a review of the Plan every five years to ensure long-term outcomes are realised.
