Minister for innovation and better regulation

Manly has been hailed as one of Australia’s next great technology hubs by NSW Innovation Minister Matt Kean.

The statement followed a tour of Manly-based tech company Lakeba which is responsible for a robot and drone monitored supermarket shelf scanning system called Shelfie.

Mr Kean and Manly MP James Griffin were shown other designs by the group, including their 360 Degrees virtual reality glasses, touted by Lakeba for use for everything from fun to work safety training.

The NSW Government is calling for stronger national action on quad bike safety following the release of the largest ever survey into quad bike use in the workplace.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said the state government had made inroads to keep farmers safer on rural properties, but more could be done on a national level.

"There have been 32 deaths from quad bike incidents across NSW since 2011 and that’s simply not good enough," Mr Kean said.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said the state government had made inroads to keep farmers safer on rural properties, but more could be done on a national level.

The Minister spoke with 2GB today.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean has called for national action to improve quad bike safety.

The Minister spoke with 2NM today

The NSW Government remains focused on having the best regulatory framework in the nation as the Greiner Review’s draft report has been released.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said the draft Greiner Review of the NSW Regulatory Policy Framework is an important milestone in the process of bringing about better regulatory outcomes for consumers and businesses across NSW.

“Regulation impacts the lives of everyone in NSW, which is why we need to make it easier for people to interact with government in their day-to-day lives,” Mr Kean said.

The shorter days and rapidly cooling weather have prompted a new warning about the safety of household heating appliances.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said dodgy or worn out appliances could be dangerous or even fatal and people should check them before using them, this winter.

"Families are torn apart in house fires every winter, and it breaks my heart knowing they could have been prevented with a simple safety check," Mr Kean said.

Drivers have been given Fuel for Thought as part of a NSW Government campaign empowering consumers to save money at the pump.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said E10 Fuel for Thought aimed to clarify false information about E10, and encourage car owners to make the switch.

“This is about increasing awareness and putting power back in the hands of consumers so they can make an informed choice at the bowser,” Mr Kean said.

“Despite common misconceptions, E10 is not bad for your engine and is compatible with most modern cars on NSW roads today.