HAVE YOUR SAY ON STATE'S CLEAN AIR STRATEGY

Reducing the effects of air pollution on NSW communities is at the core of the NSW Government’s Draft Clean Air Strategy, released today for community feedback.

Environment Minister Matt Kean said everyone who lives and works in NSW deserves to breathe clean air.

“We have some of the cleanest air and one of the strongest air quality regulatory frameworks in the world,” Mr Kean said. 

“However, last year’s bushfires really served as a stark reminder of how important clean air is for the health of our communities and there is more we can do.

“Our Draft Clean Air Strategy sets out five key action areas to mitigate community exposure to poor air quality, both during extreme events and on a day-to-day basis.” 

The five key action areas, include; better preparedness for pollution events; cleaner industry; cleaner transport, engines and fuels; healthier households; and better places.

The five priority areas take into account previous public consultation on the Clean Air for NSW Consultation Paper and the Clean Air Summit, as well as recent Government policies such as the Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program, NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and the Future Transport Strategy 2056.

The draft Strategy also considers the recommendations of inquiries into the 2019-20 bushfire season to minimise health impacts from bushfire smoke.

 “We’re asking everyone with an interest in air quality in NSW to help us shape the final Strategy by sharing your knowledge and providing your feedback,” Mr Kean said. 

The draft Strategy is open for public consultation for a period of five weeks, with submissions due to close on 23 April 2021 . For further information on how to make a submission and to have your say, visit: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/clean-air-strategy