The Department of Primary Industries is now part of the Department of Industry & Investment, trading as Industry & Investment NSW. The new department was formed to build diversified industries and create jobs as well as provide better services to the people of the state through more integrated services and less red tape. More about Industry & Investment NSW
NSW Department of Primary Industries acts in partnership with industry and other public sector organisations to foster profitable and sustainable development of primary industries in New South Wales.
With a staff of 3500 based at over 130 locations across the state, the department delivers a wide range of services to primary industries and rural communities. There is an emphasis on front-line services.
The department was formed in July 2004 with the amalgamation of Mineral Resources NSW, NSW Agriculture, NSW Fisheries and State Forests NSW.