Northern Rivers Nationals MPs have launched a Community Petition calling on the Minns Labor Government to urgently and properly fund the state’s cattle tick program to better protect producers, livestock, and the future of the beef and dairy industries across regional NSW. NSW Nationals Leader and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Federal Member for…
Businesses in Bellingen and Dorrigo have been abandoned by the Minns Labor Government after it announced direct financial support for businesses impacted by the Great Western Highway closure, while continuing to ignore communities devastated by the prolonged closure of Waterfall Way. Waterfall Way was closed for 61 days between January 19 and March 21 this…
The NSW Nationals have joined local businesses in slamming the Minns Labor Government’s “spare change” support package for communities impacted by the Great Western Highway closure. After almost three months of chaos, congestion and lost income, the Minns Labor Government has come up with a token gesture that barely scratches the surface. $10,000 grants will…
A vacant block of land in Armidale Street, South Grafton owned by respected community and aged care housing provider, Clarence Village Limited, will soon house the largest modular social housing project in the nation. State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, who has backed the project from day one, was delighted to meet on site…
It is often said that if you’ve got your health, you’ve got everything. “This is absolutely true. It is also true that good physical health and good mental health take on even more significance when you don’t have them,” said Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. “I’m proud that men’s health is a NSW…
A Nationals Government will scrap Labor’s capital gains tax changes to protect Australian farmers from a broken promises Budget. Speaking at the Rural Press Club in Brisbane, Nationals Leader Matt Canavan said a future Coalition Government would immediately stop all of Labor’s bad taxes, including changes made to the capital gains tax, which will also…
Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, says the time for planning is over and the time for construction is now on two key road projects in the electorate. He said there are unacceptable and unexplained delays on the $58 million Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication and the $25 million Port Stephens Cutting upgrade. “Goonoo Goonoo Road…
Regional NSW roads are in freefall and the NSW Labor Government is sitting on its hands. What we are seeing across the regions is no longer routine wear and tear. It is systemic failure caused by neglect, poor maintenance, and a Roads Minister who is clearly not doing her job. From the Newell Highway to…
The Albanese Government’s Budget has confirmed a harmful new tax on older Australians with private health insurance, while failing to bolster the aged care system, increasing pressure on Australia’s struggling hospital system. At the same time Labor has announced an additional sneaky $2.7 billion cut on health and aged care services. Shadow Minister for Health…
A NSW Nationals Government will deliver a dedicated 10-year Men and Boys Health Strategy by the end of 2027. The Opposition is also committed to hosting a two-day Men’s Health Summit next year, bringing together health professionals, men and boy’s health organisations, researchers, and men’s health advocates to help inform and shape the delivery of…
Despite handing down the highest taxing Federal Budget in history, the Albanese Government cut the agriculture budget by more than $190 million in a slap in the face for Australian farmers. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Darren Chester, said the budget had failed to invest in long-term food security or regional infrastructure, and…
Labor has abandoned trade and tourism in its Budget, with higher taxes on top of cuts to funding programs. Labor’s broken promises Budget fails industry across a range of areas, including; • $40 million in tax for Labor’s terrible Australia European Union Free Trade Agreement. • Delays with progressing a digital Incoming Passenger Card. •…
Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for regional Australia, while doubling down on its tone-deaf reckless race to renewables and net zero fantasy. The Prime Minister’s lies will increase taxes, lower living standards, and cut funding to the regions. “Regional Australians are the innocent victims of Labor’s all-out assault…
A World War I medal is finally back home on the Mid North Coast following a series of remarkable events. This good news story began ahead of Anzac Day when Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh’s The Spirit of Anzac landed in Coffs Coast letterboxes. This year’s booklet cover depicted France’s VC Corner Memorial…
The NSW Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2025 is proposed NSW legislation that will create a framework for permanent easements, enabling government water authorities…
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