The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC
ALP · New South Wales (NSW) · Member for Senator for Whole State · Upper House
Minister for Climate Change Minister for Energy Minister for Heritage Minister for the Environment
Bills introduced by Penny Sharpe
Miscellaneous Rule Changes for Strata and Community Land Schemes
Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025
community land debt recovery owners corporations property management strata management window safety
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Landlords and Agents Must Follow Privacy Rules for Tenant Data; Fines for Mishandling Data or Using Fake Rental Photos; Tenants Can Keep Pets While Waiting for Landlord Consent
Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025
criminal penalties data privacy domestic violence housing personal information pet ownership privacy rental market residential tenancies tenancy
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Sydney Park Trusts Can Now Run Businesses on Park Land; Selling or Leasing Park Land Just Got Easier
Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Amendment (Review) Bill 2026
environmental planning financial services land acquisition land leases land management public land public parks
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Government Can Cancel Agent and Dealer Licences, Ban Conveyancers, and Share Info with Federal Agencies
Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
building industry building standards consumer protection fair trading first home buyers information sharing professional licensing property agents real estate residential tenancies strata management +6 more
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New Registration and Approval Rules for Building Work
Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026
building products building safety construction work consumer protection industry regulation professional registration
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Application Restrictions and Information Powers for Working with Children Checks
Children's Guardian and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
background checks child safety children's guardian overnight camps working with children check
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Fines for Skipping Forced Interviews and Company Directors Can Be Held Liable
Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment Bill 2026
civil liberties corporate governance criminal penalties energy infrastructure energy supply government powers information notices law enforcement public safety regulatory penalties
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Tougher Rules and Fines for Real Estate Agents on Underquoting and Conduct
Property and Stock Agents Amendment (Underquoting and Other Agent Conduct) Bill 2026
agency agreements housing market property sales real estate residential property underquoting
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New Rules for Takeaway Cups and Container Recycling for Businesses and Consumers
Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026
circular economy container deposit scheme container recycling environmental protection plastic reduction reusable cups single-use plastics waste management
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New Fines for Service Station Operators Who Don't Report Fuel Prices
Fair Trading Amendment (FuelCheck) Bill 2026
consumer protection fuel availability fuel prices fuel retail service stations
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New Priority Designations and Planning Powers for Energy Projects
Energy Legislation Amendment (Prioritising Renewable Energy) Bill 2026
energy projects infrastructure development land use public benefit renewable energy urban planning
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Expanded Eligibility for Strategic Benefit Payments for Land Owners
Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
energy infrastructure energy sector planning land owner payments network operators renewable energy
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Lower Standard of Proof for Correctional Centre Governors to Penalise Inmates
Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Standard of Proof) Bill 2025
correctional centres criminal justice inmate privileges prison management prisoner discipline
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New Housing and Development Authorities Created, Planning Panels Abolished, and New Appeal and Consultation Rules
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025
housing housing delivery information sharing land development land use local government planning appeals real estate regional planning road widening urban planning +6 more
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Land Changes for Marramarra National Park and New Rules for Water Operator Changes
Environment and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
biodiversity energy infrastructure environmental protection national parks water management wilderness areas wildlife conservation
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Compliance Obligations for Planning Proposals to Align with Strategic Plans
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2025
housing targets land use regional planning strategic planning
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Tax Breaks for Build-To-Rent Developers
Land Tax (Build-to-Rent Concessions) Amendment Bill 2025
affordable housing build-to-rent housing development land tax rental market social housing tax concessions
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Fines for Plastic and Asbestos Waste, and Privacy Breaches
Environmental Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
corporate governance corporate liability criminal penalties environmental protection environmental regulation executive accountability land pollution public health waste management
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New Appeal Process and Stricter Checks for People Working with Children
Child Protection (Working with Children) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
background checks child safety employment rights working with children check
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Salary Increase for Members of Parliament
Parliamentary Remuneration Amendment (Basic Salary) Bill 2025
government pay member remuneration parliamentary funding
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Minister Can Order Telcos to Build and Maintain Equipment
Electricity Infrastructure Investment Amendment (Priority Network Projects) Bill 2025
electricity network energy infrastructure energy reliability energy security government oversight network operators power infrastructure
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Disclosure Powers for Victim Rights Agencies to Share Health Information for Victims Registers
Victims Legislation Amendment (Victims Registers) Bill 2025
crime victims health information victim rights victims register
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Lawmaking Powers for the Commonwealth Parliament Regarding Help to Buy
Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025
first home buyers home ownership housing assistance
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Product Stewardship Schemes for the Lifecycle of Regulated Products
Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill 2025
environmental regulation product lifecycle product stewardship waste management
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Application Fee Requirements for Credit and Pawnbroking Licences
Automatic Mutual Recognition Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
application fees licensing fees professional registration
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Fines or Jail for Stealing From, Damaging, or Running Pipelines Illegally
Energy Amendment (Pipelines and Gas Safety) Bill 2024
criminal liability criminal penalties energy infrastructure gas infrastructure inspector powers land access pipeline infrastructure pipeline safety public safety
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Fines for Strata Management Failures, New Maintenance Investigation Powers and Sellers Must Disclose Off-the-Plan Details
Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
building standards criminal penalties environmental upgrades housing property management real estate strata schemes sustainability infrastructure
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Councils Must Collect Food and Garden Waste Weekly by 2030, and Company Directors Can Be Held Liable for Food Donation Law Breaches
Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Bill 2024
corporate governance corporate liability environmental protection executive accountability food waste local government waste management
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Exemption from Sexual Conduct Offences for Correctional Employees
Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment Bill 2024
corrections home detention offender reintegration prisoner payments prisoner rights
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Expanded Visiting and Complaint-Handling Powers for Official Visitors at Custodial Centres
Inspector of Custodial Services Amendment Bill 2024
complaints handling custodial centres detention facilities prisoner rights
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New Leasing Powers and Tender Requirements for the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Amendment Bill 2024
botanic gardens commercial leases land management land tenure public land
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Minimum Storage Targets for Long-Duration Energy Infrastructure
Energy Amendment (Long Duration Storage and Investment) Bill 2024
energy administration energy infrastructure energy storage infrastructure
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Planning Secretary Can Group Projects and Fix Old Invalid Permissions
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (State Significant Development) Bill 2024
building standards development consent land development land use planning approvals real estate urban planning
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Developers Must Protect Nature to Get Building Permission
Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Biodiversity Offsets Scheme) Bill 2024
biodiversity biodiversity offsets environmental protection land management land use nature conservation urban planning
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New Certification Powers for the Minister for Planning
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Certification) Bill 2024
building certificates building standards development consent land subdivision port infrastructure urban planning
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New Rental Protections for Tenants
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024
housing pets in rentals rent increases rental bonds rental market tenancy tenancy termination
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Anti-Discrimination and Identity Law Changes for LGBTQ People and Faith-Based Groups
Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023
anti-discrimination birth registration gender identity human rights LGBTIQA+ sex characteristics sex work surrogacy
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Environmental Trust Grows to 6 Members and Must Include an Aboriginal Person
Environmental Trust Amendment Bill 2024
environment environmental protection environmental trust government administration government appointments Indigenous affairs Indigenous representation Indigenous rights land management
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New Disclosure Obligations for Strata Managing Agents
Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
conflict of interest disclosure requirements property management strata management
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New Leadership and Membership for the Rental Bond Board
Better Regulation Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024
housing rental bonds rental market tenancy
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Evacuation Powers for the Chief Executive During Land Subsidence
Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Amendment Bill 2024
disaster relief emergency services land subsidence property compensation temporary accommodation
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Continuing Offences for Failing to Comply with PA Requirements
Energy Legislation Amendment (Clean Energy Future) Bill 2024
corporate planning financial reporting
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Protection from Site Agreement Termination for Residential Land Lease Community Residents
Residential (Land Lease) Communities Amendment Bill 2024
home maintenance housing land lease communities residential sites tenancy agreements
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New Energy Security Corporation to Invest in Clean Energy and Fines for Leaking Secret Info
Energy Security Corporation Bill 2024
clean energy corporate governance energy infrastructure energy security government accountability government reporting information sharing public finance renewable energy
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Powers for Local Councils to Encourage Outdoor Dining and Performances
Better Regulation, Fair Trading and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
alcohol licensing local government outdoor dining public performances
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Vibrancy Guidelines for Food and Drink Premises Seeking Extended Operating Hours
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024
business operating hours commercial venues night-time economy urban planning
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Expanded Jurisdiction for Child Care and Protection Laws
Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment Bill 2024
child protection child safety youth welfare
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Up to 5 Years Jail for Conversion Practices That Cause Substantial Harm and New Civil Complaints Scheme for Compensation
Conversion Practices Ban Bill 2024
conversion practices criminal penalties gender identity human rights information sharing LGBTIQA+ privacy sexual orientation
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Ban on Sea Bed Petroleum and Mineral Exploration in Coastal Waters
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024
coastal waters environmental protection mineral exploration natural resources offshore petroleum seabed mining
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Higher Penalties for Pollution and Pesticide Misuse
Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024
environmental penalties environmental protection land pollution pesticide use pollution control waste management
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EPA Can Seize Chemicals and Vehicles, and Licence Holders Must Plan for Pollution
Environmental Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024
chemical safety environmental protection hazardous substances industrial chemicals land use law enforcement pollution control pollution management
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Consent and Information Sharing Requirements for the Ageing and Disability Commissioner
Ageing and Disability Commissioner Amendment Bill 2023
abuse and neglect adult safety community visitors disability rights disability services elderly care information sharing
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Commonwealth Charities Do Not Need Permission to Fundraise in NSW
Customer Service Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
associations charitable fundraising charitable trusts corporate governance financial reporting non-profit organisations professional licensing real estate registration requirements
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Land Licensing Requirements for Public Transport Corridors in Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Lands
Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Amendment (Public Transport) Bill 2023
bus operations land use light rail public transport transport corridors
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Greater Cities Commission Abolished and Defamation Privileges Narrowed for Some Publications
Greater Cities Commission Repeal Bill 2023
defamation freedom of speech government accountability land use regional development urban planning
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Transfer of Civil Liability from Net Zero Commission Staff to the Crown
Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023
climate change environmental policy government accountability greenhouse gas emissions net zero
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Regulation-Based Parking Closures for Moore Park East
Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Amendment (Car Parking) Bill 2023
public parking sports venues traffic management urban planning
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New Inspection and Seizure Powers for Building Product Regulators
Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
building products building safety building standards consumer protection residential buildings strata property
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Ban on Animal Bonds and Fees for Association Scheme Owners
Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
assistance animals committee elections community titles pet rights property management strata management
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Permit and Transport Requirements for Paintball Markers
Paintball Amendment Bill 2023
firearms paintball paintball markers public safety weapon permits
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Higher Fines and Stricter Transport Rules for Radioactive Materials
Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2023
environmental protection hazardous waste public health radiation safety radioactive materials
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Higher Fees and Payments under the Duties Act
Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
payroll tax property tax public finance stamp duty tax exemptions taxation
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NSW State Budget 2023
Appropriation Bill 2023
budget child safety climate change education environment gaming taxes government funding government spending health healthcare housing legal services natural disaster relief natural disasters public finance public health public prosecutions public spending public transport regional development +15 more
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NSW Parliament's Own Operating Budget 2023
Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2023
budget budget appropriation capital works debt repayment government spending legislative funding parliamentary funding public finance
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Planning Minister Can Force Developers to Pay for Local Roads and Housing; Developers Cannot Appeal Payment Amounts in Court
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Housing and Productivity Contributions) Bill 2023
biodiversity conservation environmental protection housing infrastructure funding land development land use local government public finance regional infrastructure road transport urban planning +6 more
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Prohibition on the Sale of Sydney Water and Hunter Water
Constitution Amendment (Sydney Water and Hunter Water) Bill 2023
public assets public ownership water infrastructure water utilities
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Higher Value Thresholds and Longer Residency Requirements for First Home Buyers
First Home Buyer Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
first home buyers home ownership housing property tax real estate stamp duty
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Removal of Landholder Duty Concessions for Public Landholders
Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
land tax principal place of residence property tax public land ownership tax concessions
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