NSW Government Update

View online Building a Better NSW See this message in your language: العربية • Tiếng Việt •  繁體中文 • 简体中文 • 한국어 More certainty for renters - and their pets New rental laws are in place giving tenants greater protections, including:   A landlord can only end a lease for certain reasons, such as the property is being sold or they're moving in themselves. Longer notice periods for tenants in fixed leases so tenants get more time to find a new home. Landlords can only refuse a request to keep a pet for certain reasons. A response must be given within 21 days or the request is automatically approved. Tenants can't be charged extra rent or bond. Save time, visit us online It’s easy for you to complete many transactions on our website and app at a time that suits you. Before you call or visit, check if you can save time and do it online.  Popular online transactions include: renew your vehicle's registration check the registration of a vehicle transfer vehicle ownership within 14 days to avoid a late transfer fee submit a notice of disposal to let us know you're no longer the owner do the Driver Knowledge Test. Experience Vivid Sydney 2025 Sydney’s annual celebration of creativity, technology and innovation, Vivid Sydney, is on until Saturday 14 June.  Over 23 glittering nights, a mix of light installations, music, live entertainment and food will turn Sydney into a hub of community connection.  You can attend both free and ticketed events featuring local and international artists, musicians, guest speakers and chefs – there’s something for everyone. Claim your toll relief rebate before 30 June If you spent $60 to $400 on tolls in any single week in 2024, you may be eligible to claim back up to $340 per week as a rebate before 30 June.  Claims are also open for tolls you paid between January to March this year.  For travel from April to June 2025, claims open 9 July. You’re eligible for the $60 weekly cap toll relief for: personal trips in a privately registered light vehicle – such as a car or motorcycle each tag or licence plate for a qualifying vehicle on your personal toll account. This video explains how easy it is to claim.  Make a difference. Volunteer with the SES The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) needs more volunteers in regional areas. As an SES volunteer, you can expect to: help communities during times of crisis develop a variety of new skills meet new people and build social networks. There are so many ways you can make a difference. Pick a role based on what you can do, what you like and what you want to learn. Everyone is welcome. Have your say on the draft NSW Heritage Strategy We need your feedback on the government’s proposed strategy for protecting NSW Heritage in its many forms, now and into the future.   ‘Heritage’ refers to the places, objects and stories we’ve inherited from the past and want to protect for the future: landscapes, buildings and structures and the meanings and values we associate with them. Consultation closes 13 July 2025. Staying safe online Don't give up control of your screen Some scammers claim they can improve your technology or fix an issue with a quick remote access session with your computer. It’s a trick designed to let them in. Never install new software at a stranger’s request and never give anyone remote access to your screen.   service.nsw.gov.au 13 77 88 About this email This email was sent to nsjpas@gmail.com by Service NSW, 2–24 Rawson Place Sydney, NSW, 2000. You have received this email from Service NSW because you have a MyServiceNSW Account and have opted to receive digital notifications. Your email address is not shared with third parties. Emails from Service NSW will never link directly to a login page. We're committed to keeping your information safe. See our Privacy Statement for how Service NSW handles and protects your information. Visit our Cyber Security page for useful tips to help keep your MyServiceNSW Account secure and protect yourself from fake emails and other phishing attempts. Unsubscribe to stop receiving emails about the services we offer, vouchers and rebates, and important information about your account.