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The Premier has set new Priorities that will tackle tough community challenges, lift the quality of life for all citizens and put people at the heart of everything the NSW Government does. The ambitious targets set for the 14 new Premier's Priorities were announced on 28 June 2019.
Each Premier’s Priority has a lead Department or agency, however cross-government collaboration across the NSW public sector is key to delivering on the priorities. Information on the Premier’s Priorities is available on the NSW Government website.
Premier’s Priorities
The 14 Premier’s Priorities are:
Priorities | Lead Cluster |
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Bumping up education results for children Increase the proportion of public school students in the top two NAPLAN bands (or equivalent) for literacy and numeracy by 15 per cent by 2023, including through a state-wide rollout of Bump it Up. |
Department of Education |
Increase the number of Aboriginal young people reaching their learning potential Increase the proportion of Aboriginal students attaining Year 12 by 2023, while maintaining cultural identity. |
Department of Education |
Protecting our most vulnerable children Decrease the proportion of children and young people re-reported at risk of significant harm by 20 per cent by 2023. |
Department of Communities and Justice |
Increasing permanency in out-of-home care Double the number of children in safe and permanent homes by 2023 for children in, or at risk of entering, out-of-home care. |
Department of Communities and Justice |
Reducing domestic violence reoffending Reduce the number of domestic violence reoffenders by 25 per cent by 2023. |
Department of Communities and Justice |
Reducing recidivism in the prison population Reduce adult reoffending following release from prison by 5 per cent by 2023. |
Department of Communities and Justice |
Reducing homelessness Reduce street homelessness across NSW by 50 per cent by 2025. |
Department of Communities and Justice |
Improving service levels in hospitals 100 per cent of all triage category 1, 95 per cent of triage category 2 and 85 per cent of triage category 3 patients commencing treatment on time by 2023. |
NSW Health |
Improving outpatient and community care Reduce preventable hospital visits by 5 per cent through to 2023 by caring for people in the community. |
NSW Health |
Toward zero suicides Reduce the rate of suicide deaths in NSW by 20 per cent by 2023. |
NSW Health |
Greener public spaces Increase the proportion of homes in urban areas within 10 minutes' walk of quality green, open and public space by 10 per cent by 2023. |
Department of Industry, Planning and Environment |
Greening our city Increase the tree canopy and green cover across Greater Sydney by planting 1 million trees by 2022. |
Department of Industry, Planning and Environment |
Government made easy Increase the number of government services where the citizens of NSW only need to 'Tell Us Once' by 2023. |
Department of Customer Service |
World class public service Implement best practice productivity and digital capability in the NSW public sector, and drive public sector diversity by 2025 through:
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Public Service Commission |
The Premier’s Awards showcases achievements and progress towards achieving the Premier's Priorities in team and individual categories. The Public Service Commission administers these annual awards. Nominations are gathered over an eight-week period during the first half of the year, leading to an awards ceremony in October or November.
Further information
Senior executive insights
Each Premier’s Priority is lead by a Priority lead from the relevant Department or agency.
The Premier’s Implementation Unit (PIU), based in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, supports agencies in the delivery of the Premier's Priorities.
For more information including progress against the target for each Premier's Priority, see the website: Premier's Priorities.