RTA website blurb:

Bicycles
The New South Wales Government is committed to providing transport alternatives that:

Make it easier and more convenient for people to get to places where they want to go
Reduce the rate at which the demand for car travel increases in future, thereby helping to improve air quality
For bicycles to achieve the above goals, the Government has developed Action for Bikes - BikePlan 2010.
Action for Bikes - BikePlan 2010 describes a 4-point action plan for bicycles in NSW

Improving the bike network
Making it safer to cycle
Improving personal and environmental health
Raising community awareness