How to Have Your Say on NSW Policy and Projects via nsw.gov.au

You can give feedback on NSW policy and projects through two main routes on nsw.gov.au: the "Have your say on NSW policy and projects" section on the homepage, which leads to public consultations, and the "Contact Premier Chris Minns" link, which lets you send questions, comments, concerns or requests directly to the Premier and Ministers. Use the consultation route when you want to respond to a specific proposal or project; use the contact route when you have a general question or concern that isn't tied to an open consultation.

Start from the homepage

The NSW Government homepage (nsw.gov.au) is the entry point for both routes. Its main sections include:

• There's help with everyday expenses – cost-of-living support across transport, energy, health and home
• What the NSW Government is working on – current priorities such as housing, rental laws, energy and essential services
• Popular pages – grouped links to Service NSW, community services, transport, health, business and more
• Latest ministerial media releases
• Have your say on NSW policy and projects

The "Have your say" section sits at the bottom of the homepage as a standing invitation to participate in consultation. The "What the NSW Government is working on" cards are useful context: they show which policy areas are active, so you know what a consultation or media release is likely to relate to.

Route 1: Respond to a consultation

1. Open nsw.gov.au and scroll to "Have your say on NSW policy and projects."
2. Follow the link into the consultation area. Consultations are typically organised by topic or portfolio, so scan for the policy or project you care about.
3. Open the consultation page and read the background material before responding — it usually explains what is being decided and what kind of input is being sought.
4. Submit your feedback through the form or channel provided on that page.

What to expect: Each consultation sets its own scope and closing arrangements, so check the page for the specific project rather than assuming a single government-wide deadline. The homepage does not list individual open consultations; it only provides the entry point.

Common sticking point: If you can't find a consultation on a topic, it may not be open for public comment at that time. In that case, use the contact route below rather than assuming the topic is closed to input entirely.

Route 2: Contact the Premier and Ministers

The homepage includes a "Contact Premier Chris Minns" card, described as a way to "send the Premier and Ministers questions, comments, concerns or requests." This is the right channel for:

• A concern about a policy area where no consultation is currently listed
• A question about a government decision or announcement
• A request that doesn't fit a formal consultation process

Keep your message specific: name the policy or project, state your position or question, and say what outcome you're asking for. This makes it easier to route your message to the relevant portfolio.

Where ministerial media releases fit

The "Latest ministerial media releases" section publishes announcements from ministers — for example, design shortlists for urban renewal projects or preferred sites for new infrastructure. These releases tell you what the government has decided or is progressing, and they often name the policy or project that consultations and contact messages will relate to. Read them to identify the exact name of a project before you search for a consultation or write to a minister.

Choosing the right route

If your issue is about accessing a service rather than shaping a policy, the Popular pages section — particularly Service NSW — is the more direct route.