Updates

DPC Staff Awards 2019
Congratulations to this year’s DPC Staff Awards winners, 11 individuals and teams across the department who have achieved extraordinary results for the people of NSW.
2019 State of the NSW Public Sector Report
The annual State of the NSW Public Sector Report provides a time-series assessment of the key factors that influence the shape, performance and behaviour of public sector agencies and the people who work in them.
Repatriation of Aboriginal cultural material
Sacred smoking ceremonies have many purposes in Aboriginal culture, including cleansing an area or as a sign of respect for people past, present and future.

State Memorial Service held for Jane Mathews AO
A State Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Friday, 18 October at the Playhouse in the Sydney Opera House to honour the extraordinary lifetime of achievement late Jane Mathews AO. Representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend and view the service from area in the Playhouse foyer.
NSW Heritage Grants Team Transformations
Each year the Heritage NSW Grants team fund local projects promoting and protecting NSW’s special places.
Have a look at the story of Lithgow’s blast furnace site, transformed from unsafe building ruins into a spectacular cultural space and tourist destination with the help of the Grants Program.
Have a look at the story of Lithgow’s blast furnace site, transformed from unsafe building ruins into a spectacular cultural space and tourist destination with the help of the Grants Program.

Sydney Open 2019
Presented by DPC's Sydney Living Museums, Sydney Open returns in November. For one weekend only, go behind the scenes at more than 80 of the city’s most significant, inspiring and historic buildings and spaces with our Sydney Open Pass and biggest ever Focus Tour Program.

Margaret Fulton Memorial Service
The family of the late Margaret Fulton OAM has praised DPC’s Partnerships and Engagement teams following last Monday’s State Memorial at the Art Gallery of NSW, saying they couldn’t believe how special the service was. Flags flew half-mast on government buildings and the Harbour Bridge for the day.

NAIDOC week celebrations
It’s been an exciting day as we kick off our NAIDOC week celebrations at DPC! NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Interim Anti-Slavery Commissioner appointed
NSW has appointed its first Anti-Slavery Commissioner to implement groundbreaking new legislation that will combat modern slavery practices.

2018 State of the NSW Public Sector Report
This year’s State of the NSW Public Sector Report highlights the good work and continuing progress of the sector in the form of case studies.
Rail Trail Community Consultations
The NSW Government supports in principle the development of rail trails on disused rail lines where there is strong local community support.

Greater Sydney Commission joins Premier and Cabinet cluster
The Greater Sydney Commission joins the Premier and Cabinet cluster from 1 July to implement the NSW Government’s vision for Sydney as three integrated and connected cities.
NSW Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund
A new fund will make it easier for NSW border towns to work with the NSW Government and neighbouring state governments to build critical infrastructure projects.

New Public Service Commissioner appointed
Emma Hogan has been named the NSW Public Service Commissioner.

2018 Premiers Awards for Public Service
Nominate an individual or team for a Premier’s Award for Public Service, and recognise their success in public service delivery.
Independent Review of the NSW Regulatory Policy Framework
NSW needs to ensure that its regulatory framework not only meets the needs of its citizens today, but is prepared for the expectations of communities and businesses of tomorrow.