About us
Destination NSW is the lead agency, champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government.
Vision
For NSW to be the premier visitor economy in the Asia Pacific by 2030
Mission
To deliver economic and social benefits to the people of NSW by growing the visitor economy
Our organisation
Established under the Destination NSW Act 2011 as the lead Government agency for the NSW tourism and major events sector, Destination NSW’s charter is to achieve economic and social benefits for the people of NSW through the development of tourism and the securing of major events.
Board
Destination NSW is governed by an independent chairman and a Board of Management. The Minister directs Destination NSW in accordance with the Destination NSW Act 2011 and the NSW Government is represented on the Board by the cluster Secretary.
Strategies & plans
Destination NSW’s strategy and planning is directed to promote the sustainable growth and development of the visitor economy in NSW.
Annual reports
Destination NSW was established as a statutory authority in July 2011 and brought together four organisations: Events NSW, Tourism NSW, the Homebush Motor Racing Authority and the Greater Sydney Partnership. The organisation is required to report to Parliament, the NSW Government and general community on its activities.
Destination Networks
The NSW Government established the Destination Networks in 2016, following a review of regional tourism, to improve regional stakeholder engagement and better support the visitor economy of regional NSW.
The Sunrise State
Destination NSW commissioned an artwork as a symbol of its enduring partnership with NATOC and an acknowledgement of the contribution Aboriginal culture makes to the growth and sustainability of the NSW visitor economy.
Careers
Destination NSW is the lead agency, champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government.
Our policies
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act) came into effect on 1 October 2023 and affects every public sector worker in NSW including non-government organisations that provide services for a government agency.
Effective governance relies on those who work in the NSW public sector (public officials) speaking up when they witness, or otherwise become aware of, wrongdoing in the public sector. Read more about the PID Policy below.
Access to Information
On 1 July 2010, new right to information legislation came into effect, replacing the former Freedom of Information law.
The new law:
- creates new rights to information that are designed to meet community expectations of more open and transparent government
- encourages government agencies to proactively release government information.
How can I access government information?
The four pathways open to you to access government information are:
- Mandatory Open Access Information
- Proactive Release
- GIPA Informal Request
- GIPA Formal Request
A valid formal application for access to information must:
- Be in writing
- State that it is made under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
- Have an Australian postal address for return correspondence
- Provide enough details to help Destination NSW identify the information the applicant wants
- Enclose the application fee of $30
- Complete and submit an application form
Information about the process, review rights and access to the application form is available on the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) website.
If you require additional information or wish to lodge an access application, please contact us by emailing info@dnsw.com.au or call 02 9931 1111.
You can also write to the:
Right to Information Officer
Destination NSW
Level 2, 88 Cumberland Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Further information regarding lodging an access application is located in the
Destination NSW Agency Information Guide pages 9 and 10.
You can find out more about your right to information and new ways to access NSW Government information on the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) website.
Our sites
Our websites cover up-to-date information on the events and experiences in and around Sydney and regional NSW, suggestions on visitor itineraries, plenty of recommendations for activities, attractions and experiences industry news and resources.
Contact
Contact us for more information about marketing, partnerships, working with Destination NSW or industry advice.
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