Who we are
The NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services (known as NSW Trade & Investment) drives sustainable economic growth in NSW. It unites the key NSW Government economic development agencies, offices and authorities to provide maximum benefit to the state. NSW Trade & Investment strives for a strong customer service culture in all areas of our service delivery.
Our key functional areas
- agriculture
- arts
- biofuels
- biosecurity
- catchment management
- crown land management
- energy
- fisheries
- food regulation and safety
- food security and agricultural sustainability
- forests
- international markets and trade
- independent liquor & gaming
- investment attraction
- liquor, gaming and racing
- major events
- marine parks
- mineral resources
- regional development
- rural affairs and rural service delivery
- rural assistance
- small business
- soil conservation services
- state development
- tourism
- water management
Our structure
Formed in April 2011, NSW Trade & Investment has three operational divisions delivering to our industries:
- NSW Department of Primary Industries
- Industry, Innovation & Investment Division
- Resources & Energy Division
A single central division provides departmental services and coordination across a wide range of operational and strategic functions:
A central strategic policy ‘think tank’ works across all divisions to increase our capacity to deliver on our economic goals:
Also, the Chief Audit Executive and the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer report directly to the Director General of NSW Trade & Investment.
Our priorities
NSW 2021 and the 2011-12 State Budget were released in September 2011 and set out the Government’s priorities for the next ten years.
NSW 2021 features five strategies:
- Rebuild the economy
- Return quality services
- Renovate infrastructure
- Strengthen our local environment and communities
- Restore accountability to government.
Within these five strategies, a number of specific goals and targets have been identified; our department and our Ministers are leading delivery of five NSW 2021 goals:
- Improve the performance of the NSW economy (NSW 2021 - goal 1)
- Drive economic growth in regional New South Wales (NSW 2021 – goal 3)
- Increase the competitiveness of doing business in New South Wales (NSW 2021 – goal 4)
- Secure potable water supplies (NSW 2021 – goal 21)
- Enhance cultural, creative, sporting and recreational opportunities (NSW 2021 – goal 27)
In addition, the Minister for Primary Industries, together with the Minister for Police, the Minister for the Environment and Heritage and the Attorney General, is jointly responsible for the NSW 2021 goal:
- Increase opportunities for people to improve and look after their own neighbourhoods and environment (NSW 2021 – goal 23)
The department also supports the delivery of three other goals which are lead by other departments and Ministers and contributes to the delivery of three cross government goals.