About us
The Office of Cross-Border Commissioner:
- is an advocate for cross-border communities, businesses and organisations
- helps identify, analyse and resolve cross-border issues
- works closely with local, state and federal colleagues.
The Office of the Cross Border Commissioner works within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
The Cross-Border Commissioner is Kalina Koloff, appointed in 2023.
You can contact us with any feedback, enquiries or concerns.
Also see our Strategic documents.
About NSW border communities
New South Wales shares its borders with four jurisdictions:
- South Australia
- Queensland
- Victoria
- Australian Capital Territory
Border communities are home to more than 620,000 NSW residents and over 60,000 businesses.
People living in border areas regard themselves as one community. They may live on one side of the border, in one state, but their everyday lives cross both sides of the border.
Residents often need to comply with rules or policies set by two or more states or territories. This can make day-to-day activities more difficult, and restrict their access to work opportunities, investment, and facilities.
There are 30 NSW local government areas that share a border and strong social and economic ties with their neighbouring state or territory.
Also see Cross-border agreements and issues.
Our commitment
Our office is committed to working across all levels of government to help resolve any challenges for border communities.
We broker solutions for cross-border communities, advise the NSW Government, and champion better cross-border outcomes for people, businesses, and government agencies.
See also:
Contact us
We welcome feedback, inquiries and submissions from cross-border communities.
- email us: enquiries@cbc.nsw.gov.au
- call us: (02) 6022 0699
- follow us on LinkedIn.