Category: NSW News

The Minns Labor Government has today unveiled its plan to deliver secure jobs and long-term funding to the state’s community services sector—benefiting over a million people who rely on these essential support services each year.

The Secure Jobs and Funding Certainty (SJFC) roadmap sets out a vision for a strong, stable, and sustainable community sector—one where funding certainty and job security empower service providers to plan ahead, support their staff, and deliver outcomes for the communities who need them most.

Under the former Liberal-National Government, community service organisations were trapped in a cycle of short-term, insecure funding—forced to reapply for government grants, often every year. This uncertainty flowed directly to the workforce, with many frontline staff experiencing job insecurity.

In contrast, the Minns Labor Government is delivering long-term certainty with five-year funding contracts. This reform means organisations can plan ahead, invest in their workforce, and focus on helping the people who need it—not fighting their way through funding applications.

We know that many people across NSW are doing it tough right now—facing housing stress, cost-of-living pressures, and increased demand for critical support. Community service organisations are on the frontline, helping people navigate these challenges every day.

These key reforms will bring greater stability to the sector—through five-year funding contracts, less red tape, and more secure jobs, with a focus on permanent employment pathways.  More than 7,800 non-government organisations across the sector are expected to benefit, along with the 240,000 workers they employ and over one million people they support each year.

These frontline workers—most of whom are women—play a critical role in supporting the most vulnerable people in our community. Their critical work has been especially vital during times of crisis, from natural disasters to the pandemic, and in responding to issues like homelessness and domestic and family violence.

This reform delivers on a key election commitment and was developed in partnership with peak organisations, government agencies and the Australian Services Union in consultation with the community services sector.  

The NSW Government will continue working closely with the sector to turn this shared vision into lasting outcomes for communities across the state.

Under the SJFC roadmap, longer term contracts will be balanced by clearer performance and outcome expectations, ensuring taxpayer money is being used effectively and efficiently, and always for the benefit of the community.

Further information on the SJFC roadmap is available here: https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/service-providers/secure-jobs-and-funding-certainty-for-community-services.html

Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Inclusion, Kate Washington, said:

“This is about backing the people who back our communities.

“The community services sector shows up every day for children, families, and vulnerable people across NSW—and they deserve the security to keep doing that vital work with confidence.

“This roadmap reflects a shift in how we work with the sector—towards longer-term partnerships built on trust, accountability, stability, and shared purpose.

“It’s a foundational step in building a stronger, more sustainable sector—because when we support the people who care for our communities, everyone benefits.”

Secretary, Australian Services Union NSW/ACT, Angus McFarland said:

“The community sector workforce is made up of thousands of skilled and experienced workers, mostly women, who provide essential supports and services to the people of NSW. 

“This roadmap is an important step in the government delivering on its election commitment to provide more permanent jobs for these workers via longer-term funding for the sector.

“The ultimate beneficiaries of these reforms are the people of NSW. Five-year funding contracts enable more permanent jobs in the community sector. This means greater stability for both the workers in the sector and for the community when accessing these vital services.”

NSW Council of Social Services CEO, Cara Varian said:

“We welcome the NSW Government’s plan to give essential community workers secure jobs and stable funding.

“This plan shows that the government values the workers and organisations that spend their days helping the most vulnerable in our communities. They provide critical frontline services to support people facing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, and trauma. This is essential work that strengthens communities and improves the health, wellbeing and resilience of NSW. 

“This initiative represents a step change in the approach to human services contracting and commissioning in NSW. We commend this positive first step and look forward to building on this reform to strengthen and support the community services sector in NSW. We look forward to working with the Minister to make sure these services stay strong and continue changing lives for the better.”

Today’s ABS building activity report is the second quarterly report card on the Minns Labor Government and shows that the Government has fallen further behind meeting its housing targets, falling 37 per cent short after six months of the National Housing Accord.
 
Only 23,699 homes were completed in NSW in the first six months of the Housing Accord – 14,001 homes short of our six month target of 37,700 homes. This means that NSW now needs to complete 353,301 homes over the next four and a half years to reach the 377,000 new homes target that was set by Chris Minns and Anthony Albanese.
 
If the average figure across the first six months of the Housing Accord were replicated across every quarter, there would only be 236,990 homes built over the next five years, a shortfall of 140,010 homes from the Minns Labor Government’s housing accord target.
 
Chris Minns stated in January 2024 that “it’s really important NSW is first on the east coast when it comes to completions,” yet NSW is falling behind Victoria, which is meeting its housing accord targets.

Causing further concern, the future pipeline for NSW is looking bleaker, with commencement figures of just 10,653 homes in the December 2024 quarter, a 6.4 per cent decline on the same quarter in 2023. That decline shows that the Minns Labor Government’s policies are failing in driving new home construction – which will lead to NSW seeing fewer new homes completed in the future.
 
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said under the leadership of Chris Minns and Labor, higher taxes and charges have led to NSW becoming the worst performing state on mainland Australia.
 
“The Minns Labor Government has claimed that housing is the centrepiece of its agenda, but six months in, NSW can’t even beat Victoria and it’s clear that Labor won’t get anywhere close to delivering its promises under the National Housing Accord,” Mr Speakman said.
 
“Amid a mountain of Labor taxes and charges representing up to half the cost of new housing in NSW, declining commencements figures show that worsening feasibility for new housing projects is shattering the dreams of young families wanting to get onto the property ladder,” Mr Speakman said.
 
Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, and Housing Scott Farlow said the ABS building activity data shows that Labor has made the housing crisis worse amid a mountain of Labor taxes and charges and that Labor is unwilling to meaningfully address both supply and demand.
 
“As Labor imposes a $12,000 housing tax on new home builds in Greater Sydney, commencement figures running below completions figures show how the pipeline of new housing is running dry. New home delivery to market will only get worse,” Mr Farlow said.
 
“Chris Minns and Labor must finally face up to reality: NSW can’t tax our way to more housing.”
 
“The outlook for new housing is worsening but both state and federal Labor continue to drive higher demand for new housing with net migration increasing Australia’s population by one million people over the last two years.
 
“More people are being left to compete over fewer new homes, yet Chris Minns is completely unwilling to stand up to Anthony Albanese on rebalancing migration. NSW needs both demand and supply side solutions to the housing crisis.
 
“Labor has made the housing crisis worse by failing to deliver the homes to cater for our growing population, by making new homes more expensive and construction less viable and by failing to provide the essential infrastructure the sector needs to actually get on with the job of delivering more homes,” Mr Farlow said.

The Minns Labor Government has abandoned Western Sydney businesses, with new data revealing that six of the highest-risk regions for business collapse in the entire country are in Sydney’s west.

Recent data[1] has revealed business-to-business payment defaults have surged by 42 per cent nationally over the past year, a clear sign of the worsening economic pressures facing local businesses.

The situation is most dire in Bringelly–Green Valley, which now holds the grim title of the highest forecast business closure rate in Australia, with 7.9 per cent of businesses expected to shut their doors in the next 12 months.

These regions are already under pressure — with high personal insolvency, lower-than-average income levels, and rising commercial rents driving businesses to the brink.

And still, Labor has no plan.

Western Sydney is not just a region — it’s a powerhouse. It is home to roughly one in every eleven Australians[2], boasts the third-largest economy in the country, and encompasses vast national parks, waterways and green spaces. Yet despite its scale and significance, Western Sydney suffers from higher-than-average unemployment and now, rising business failure.

Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman said Western Sydney carries the weight of this state’s economic future — and yet under Labor, it’s been treated with contempt. 

“While families lose cost-of-living support and businesses go to the wall, Chris Minns offer nothing but spin,” Mr Speakman said. 

Shadow Minister for Western Sydney Robyn Preston said Western Sydney is being hit from all sides — rising costs, fewer jobs, and no support from the very government that promised to have their back. 

“The people of Western Sydney deserve better than this,” Ms Preston said. 

Shadow Minister for Small Business Tim James said Chris Minns Labor has turned his back on the small businesses that keep this state going. 

“Whether it’s retail, construction or hospitality — these businesses are being crushed while the government cuts support and hopes no one notices,” Mr James said.

The Member for Badgerys Creek Tanya Davies said when payment defaults are up 42 per cent and entire sectors are collapsing, the Premier and Minister for Small Business should be front and centre. 

“Instead, they’re nowhere to be found. The Minns Labor Government has walked away from Western Sydney,” Ms Davies said. 

Labor’s decision to slash proven cost-of-living support like the Active Kids, Creative Kids, First Lap and Back-to-School vouchers has only made things worse for struggling families and small businesses. 

These programs, introduced by the Liberals and Nationals, delivered practical relief when it was needed most.

Under Chris Minns, Western Sydney isn’t just being forgotten — it’s being left behind.

[1] https://creditorwatch.com.au/blog/b2b-payment-defaults-42-higher-than-a-year-ago-as-cost-pressures-mount-trump-trade-war-effects-looming

[1] https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/rcegws/rcegws/About/about_greater_western_sydney

Construction is underway on the new Batemans Bay Community Health facility, which will provide a sustainable, purpose-built community health service for the local community.

Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Regional Health and Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland attended a sod turn event to mark the major milestone, which included planting three trees on site.

The NSW Government is investing $20 million to deliver a range of community-based services in one location for the communities of Batemans Bay and surrounding areas.

The new, purpose-built Batemans Bay Community Health facility will include:

• Allied health
• Child, youth and family services
• Women’s health
• Sexual health
• Community nursing and wound management
• Palliative care
• Aboriginal health
• Community mental health and drug & alcohol
• Specialist outpatient clinics
• Pathology

The new facility will be built on the existing Batemans Bay Hospital site and located close to the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic which opened it 2023. The build will deliver a modern health facility with more spaces to better support healthcare teams in providing enhanced care to the local community.

The facility will include interview, consultation, and treatment rooms for a range of services, a gymnasium, as well as larger rooms that can accommodate groups and families and be used as education spaces.

The investment into community health in Batemans Bay builds on the $330 million new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital which will deliver an enhanced level of healthcare service and more beds than Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined.

The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will include a new and expanded Emergency Department, an eight bed Intensive Care Unit and the first paediatric unit for the region. There will also be increased access to chemotherapy treatments and renal dialysis, modern surgical and operating theatres, expanded medical imaging, mental health service, ambulatory care and outpatient services; and education facilities which will support the needs of the entire Eurobodalla Shire from Narooma to Batemans Bay. 

Monarch Building Solutions Pty Limited has been awarded the contract to deliver the new Batemans Bay Community Health facility following a competitive tender process. Site establishment works will commence in the coming weeks, which will include the installation of site fencing and sheds.

Batemans Bay Hospital, including the current Community Health service, will continue to operate while the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital and Batemans Bay Community Health facility are built.

Further information on the redevelopment is available by visiting the project website: http://hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/bbch

Construction of the new health facility is expected to be completed in 2026, followed by an operational commissioning stage to support staff moving into the new facility.

Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:

“It is terrific to see construction underway on the new, purpose-built Batemans Bay Community Health facility, which will be transformative for staff and the local community.  

“Having services including child and family health, Aboriginal and women’s health and drug and alcohol services all under the one roof will enhance accessibility and better support the health needs of people in Batemans Bay and surrounding areas.” 

Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland:

“I look forward to seeing the new Batemans Bay Community Health facility come to life, with the contractor appointed and construction underway.

“The new health facility will complement the $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, currently under construction, ensuring our community always has access to the right healthcare in the most appropriate setting.”

The Minns Labor Government is delivering increased funding for the Small Group Tuition Program in NSW public schools this year, with $80 million invested to lift literacy and numeracy outcomes for students who need extra support to keep on track and meet their potential. 

Initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Group Tuition Program was made permanent in NSW public schools through an election commitment delivered by the Minns Labor Government.

This will enable students to get access to intensive and targeted teaching in the critical foundational skills of literacy and numeracy.

The ongoing Small Group Tuition Program is a central component of the Better and Fairer Schools Funding Agreement between the Commonwealth and NSW governments.

The Minns Labor Government has enhanced the program to clearly align with evidence-based explicit teaching, while new reporting requirements will also ensure there is a measurable impact on students’ learning progress.

The Small Group Tuition Program improves reading and numeracy skills for primary and secondary students, while also providing valuable practical experience for student-teachers pursuing their Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualifications, as they can be employed as tutors in the program.

With the lift in funding for 2025, schools will be able to increase Small Group Tuition interventions from 10 to 15 weeks.

The program has been informed by research undertaken by Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), which recommends tutoring students in small groups at the ‘needs additional support’ NAPLAN proficiency level. Additionally, Grattan Institute research found Small Group Tuition is the most effective way of reducing learning and development equity gaps.

Funding is determined based on the amount of students identified through the 2024 NAPLAN proficiency standards, ensuring that resources are allocated where they are needed most.

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“The Minns Labor Government is making this significant investment as part of our record education funding, to ensure every public school student can achieve their full potential.

“In addition to this funding boost for Small Group Tuition, the new reporting guidelines will make sure we are monitoring student progress in developing critical literacy and numeracy skills.

“This is part of our work to reverse declining student outcomes after more than a decade of neglect and mismanagement under the former Liberal Nationals government.  

“The Minns Labor Government is rebuilding the NSW public education system to ensure all students have access to a world class public education and the opportunity to succeed.”

The Minns Labor Government is expanding support for the families of veterans as part of the NSW Veterans Strategy 2025-2030 released today.

The strategy sets out a whole-of-government approach to support the wellbeing of veterans and their families and acknowledge their vital contribution to NSW.

Building on the inaugural Veterans Strategy released in 2021, the strategy continues vital support while taking a greater focus on women veterans, along with the spouses and the children of veterans.

Key additions to the strategy include:

• Building on the successful public service Veterans Employment Program by developing peer-support networks for veteran employees. The Veterans Employment program has been adopted by 30 councils and helped more than 1,000 veterans into jobs across NSW
• Developing career resources for veterans’ partners. This digital road map will also deliver resources to educate employers, policymakers, and stakeholders about the experience of spouses and partners
• Supporting the children of veterans by promoting resources for schools and teachers of defence force-connected students, such as when transitioning between schools.
• Providing greater flexibility of school enrolment requirements for the children of veterans until a family has secured housing.
• The NSW Office of Veterans Affairs is partnering with RSL NSW and Monash University on an important research project aimed at improving support services for women veterans in NSW.

The NSW Government has considered last year’s recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and the Commonwealth Government’s response in finalising this strategy.

The Government’s ongoing engagement with veterans, their families and ex-service organisations has ensured lived experience has remained central to the strategy.

Its suite of programs and initiatives aims to ease the transition into civilian life for veterans and their families and honour service.

Other components of the strategy include:

• Supporting the continued roll out of Veterans and Families Hubs that provide wellbeing services, support and opportunities for veterans and their families, with 5 hubs open and more to be announced soon
• Resources to help veterans into employment and to establish or grow their careers such as conducting ‘jobs ready’ workshops for veterans and promote veteran friendly employment opportunities
• Delivering a new memorial to acknowledge our contemporary veterans and their families.
• Support for veterans affected by problem gambling.

Key actions of the current strategy are available in the NSW Veterans Strategy 2023–2024 Final Report.

To download a copy of the NSW Veterans Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030.

Minister for Veterans, David Harris said:

“I am pleased to announce the second Veterans Strategy which will allow the NSW Government to better recognise, inform and support the almost 130,000 veterans and their families who call NSW home.

“This strategy is focussed on the experiences of veterans and their families, and the issues that matter most to them.

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to delivering outcomes to support veterans and their families and recognise them for the sacrifices they have made.

“The Strategy continues the great work of the first NSW Veterans Strategy and includes a number of new programs, initiatives and partnerships.”

A further 14 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Of these proposals, 9 are in metropolitan Sydney and 5 are in regional NSW.

If lodged and approved, this could create more than 4,200 homes across New South Wales.

To date, 78 proposals amounting to more than 32,100 potential homes have been declared state significant.

Since the formation of the HDA, 15 projects have had Secretary Environmental Assessment Requirements issued.

Recommendations from the HDA are published as required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 before the SSD declaration.

This is all part of the Minns Government’s plan to build a better NSW with more homes and services, so young people, families and key local workers have somewhere to live and in the communities they choose.

The Ministerial Order can be found here

The Minns Labor Government and NSW Farmers have teamed up to launch a new guidebook that will help empower landowners and community members to better navigate and understand the transition to renewable energy.

Minister for Energy Penny Sharpe, Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty, EnergyCo CEO Hannah McCaughey and NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin are visiting the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) to launch The NSW Renewable Energy and Transmission Guide.

Developed by NSW Farmers in collaboration with the Queensland Farmers Federation and the NSW Government, the guide is designed to ensure landowners in NSW are better-informed as they engage with developers, government agencies and contractors in the REZ and beyond.

The guide will assist landowners who are considering hosting wind, solar or battery projects, and those engaging with energy companies about transmission projects in their region. It also aims to demystify the energy transition for neighbours and broader community members.

The NSW Renewable Energy and Transmission Guide includes:

• Information for landowners considering renewable energy projects, supporting them through negotiations and agreements with renewable energy developers.
• Guidance about the processes involved in transmission design, planning and delivery.
• Information about each party’s roles, rights and responsibilities.

The guide stems from an agreement between NSW Farmers, EnergyCo and ACEREZ, the network operator for the REZ, to communicate with landholders and collaborate on projects to improve farmer, landholder and community understanding of the energy transition.

Renewable energy development will bring huge opportunities for regional NSW. The Central-West Orana REZ is expected to attract up to $20 billion in private investment to the region by 2030, creating 5,000 construction jobs and opportunities for local suppliers.

The NSW Government is also investing $128 million in communities which host the Central-West Orana REZ, through grants for community groups and Councils. The recipients of the first round of grants have been announced today, to inject funding into the area before major construction starts.

The guide will be available in print and on the NSW Farmers website.

Minister for Energy, Penny Sharpe:

“This guide reflects our commitment to working with farmers, landowners and others to give them the information they need to engage confidently in renewable energy projects.

“We thank NSW Farmers for their collaboration on this guide. It will be a go-to resource for individuals, businesses and communities as they seek information about the REZ.”

Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty:

“The NSW Renewable Energy and Transmission Guide will assist farmers as they navigate the opportunities and challenges involved in the transition to renewable energy in NSW.

“This guide will help landholders understand the potential impacts of development and their rights and responsibilities as well as how to maximise land productivity and benefit from new investment in the region.”

EnergyCo CEO, Hannah McCaughey:

“It is critical that landowners are across their rights and responsibilities, and the opportunities this once-in-a-generation project brings.

“Host communities are at the centre of the transition and should benefit from their role in it.”

NSW Farmers President, Xavier Martin:

“Farmers are keen to understand how things work practically and what their options are as renewable energy development continues.

“By equipping farmers and their communities with that knowledge, this guide aims to help landholders navigate the transition, so we can get the right thing in the right place, built in the right way.”

NSW Independent Agriculture Commissioner, Alison Stone:

“Renewable energy offers farmers a powerful opportunity to drought-proof their income and strengthen resilience for the future.

“By working together to integrate renewables responsibly, we can not only safeguard our farms but also unlock new streams of income, creating a sustainable, thriving agricultural landscape for generations to come.”

Further information:

Where is the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone?

• The state’s first REZ is in the Central-West Orana region, centred by Dubbo and Dunedoo. It also takes in cities and towns including Gulgong, Mudgee, Wellington and Gilgandra.
• Transmission lines for the REZ will travel 240 kilometres, with the easement taking in 0.04 per cent of the total agricultural land in the four impacted local government areas.
• It is expected to bring up to $20 billion in private investment to the region by 2030, and support around 5,000 construction jobs as well as opportunities for local suppliers.

What is a Renewable Energy Zone?

• REZs will group new wind and solar power generation into locations where it can be efficiently stored and transmitted across NSW. Five zones have been identified and will keep NSW electricity reliable as coal-fired power stations retire, delivering large amounts of new energy to power our regions and cities.
• REZs will help deliver lower wholesale electricity costs and place downward pressure on customer bills through increased competition, while supporting local jobs and business opportunities during construction and operation.

Families heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show can rest easy knowing this year’s showbags are child friendly with NSW Fair Trading inspectors testing the nearly 400 bags to make sure the toys and cosmetic items meet strict standards.

With an impressive overall compliance rate, traders have demonstrated their commitment to consumer safety, with only three showbags requiring minor adjustments to meet Australian Consumer Law.

A total of 397 showbags were inspected, with just three identified as having non-compliant products. These included:

• A doll tea set unsuitable for children under 36 months due to small parts presenting a potential choking hazard, which the trader has agreed to remove from the showbag.
• A children’s bow and arrow set missing the mandatory warning label: “WARNING: Do not aim at eyes or face.” In this case the trader has agreed to affix the required label to ensure compliance.
• Two children’s cosmetic products lacking mandatory ingredient labelling which the trader has now agreed to affix to the products.

A final check of the bags has been carried out today by inspectors confirming the required changes have been made.

Further inspections will be carried out across the Easter Show precinct to ensure all products sold comply with Australian safety standards.

Beyond inspections, NSW Fair Trading is also on hand at the Easter Show to chat with visitors about their consumer rights.

Whether you have a burning question about your rental agreement, need tips on avoiding dodgy used car deals, lithium-ion battery safety, or just want to know more about your rights around property and strata matters, NSW Fair Trading’s friendly team will be on hand to help with expert advice at their stand, located in the Home and Lifestyle Pavilion.

Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong:

“Families can enjoy the magic of the Easter Show knowing that NSW Fair Trading has checked every showbag to make sure the products inside meet the highest safety standards.

“Traders have done an excellent job this year, with only a handful of products requiring minor adjustments to meet compliance – a testament to their commitment to consumer safety.

“Showbag inspectors have been on the beat at the Royal Easter Show since the 1960s and our inspectors continue to make sure kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy their showbags safely.”

Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann:

“NSW Fair Trading’s stall at the Easter Show is a great opportunity for people to get answers to their consumer rights questions, whether it’s about renting, buying a car, or understanding product safety.

“The team is here to help consumers make informed choices – from ensuring they get a fair deal on a used car to knowing what their landlord can and can’t do.

“If you’ve ever had a consumer rights question but didn’t know who to ask, now’s your chance to chat with the friendly team at the Easter Show.”

Sydney Trains has installed rubber gap fillers on all platforms at Olympic Park Station to give families with small children attending the Royal Easter Show added peace of mind for a safe and memorable day out. 

Rubber gap fillers bridge the space between the train doors and platforms.

Last year, 15 people fell through the gap at Olympic Park Station – 13 of those during the Easter Show period when close to 400,000 people travelled there by train.

More than half of all falls into the gap across the rail network happen at the busiest stations, and often as families with kids are on the way to or from an event.

That’s why the rollout of gap fillers has followed the numbers of slips, trips and falls, with installation at Circular Quay and platforms at Town Hall, Martin Place, Wynyard, Bondi Junction, Redfern, Chatswood, Wolli Creek and Central.

Since they were installed at 26 priority platforms not a single person has fallen through the gap.

Stations to receive the safety upgrade shortly include Epping, Lidcombe, Strathfield, Blacktown, Hurstville and Sydenham.

Minister for Transport John Graham

“Childhood memories of the Royal Easter Show should be all about show bags, rides and the best animals in show – not a frightening fall at the train station on the way.

“We saw the numbers of Easter Show-related falls at Olympic Park last year and we have fast-tracked the installation of gap fillers so a trip to show is as stress-free as possible for the hundreds of thousands of parents getting their families there by train.”

Sydney Trains Chief Executive Matt Longland said:

“There has not been a single fall through the gap recorded on any platform where this solution has been rolled out since the program began four years ago.

“There are always big crowds visiting the Easter Show every year, and many of those will arrive by train, so this safety measure will offer parents some added peace of mind.”