A raft of temporary regulatory measures introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have now been made permanent, in a move that will provide $2.4 billion of net economic benefits over the next decade.
These positive reforms, designed to support businesses and communities to operate flexibly throughout the pandemic, were originally set to expire from March 2022.
Acting Premier Paul Toole said it was critical to make permanent these changes as we emerge from a tough couple of years so that the economy comes back stronger than ever.
\u201cNSW continues to lead the way through the COVID-19 recovery, and we\u2019ll continue our record support so that more businesses re-open, jobs are filled and communities are buzzing again,\u201d Mr Toole said.
Treasurer Matt Kean said when the pandemic struck it was clear that a business-as-usual approach from Government would not be enough to help people continue to run businesses, do their jobs, and access critical goods and services efficiently.
\u201cThese practical measures allowed the community to adapt through this period of disruption. Now as we emerge from a challenging two years, we are securing the benefits of these changes permanently to help rebuild the economy,\u201d Mr Kean said.
\u201cRetaining these changes permanently will provide net economic benefits of $2.4 billion over the next decade through greater flexibility and time savings.\u201d
The temporary changes made permanent include:
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Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts said the NSW Productivity Commission\u2019s White Paper recommended retaining COVID-19 changes if they deliver net benefits.
\u201cThese changes, combined with the resilience, creativity and determination of our people and businesses, mean that our State will be in a better and stronger position to recover and flourish,\u201d Mr Roberts said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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