Protecting the future for our farmers
This hard-fought win is the result of the NSW Nationals negotiating protections for both koalas and farmers, which will continue to peacefully coexist.
Nats win common sense victory for farmers and koalas
This agreement has been reached to strike a balance between protecting core koala habitat and landholders’ property rights.
Backing our regions
The Nationals have locked in more investment, jobs and a secure future for our regional communities.
Budget prioritises life-saving road safety investments
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are working towards zero fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads as a core priority.
Nationals laying the foundations for AG2030
The 2020 Budget underpins The Nationals’ focus on ensuring that farmers thrive, prosper and create jobs in a post-pandemic world.
Nationals in federal government deliver for regions
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will continue supporting job-creating, economy-boosting infrastructure, as part of our Economic Recovery Plan.
Ministerial Statement on Rural and Regional Budget Outcomes
We are optimistic about Regional Australia, says Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, and we have every reason to be.
Balanced outcome a win for koalas and farmers
Farmers have greater certainty after the NSW Nationals fought to separate day-to-day farming and private native forestry operations from the Koala SEPP.
Supporting Regional Australia
Deputy PM Michael McCormack says the Federal Budget will deliver a further $135 million to promote the recovery and resilience of regional Australia.
COVID health measures extended
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will invest more than $2 billion to extend the COVID-19 emergency health response for a further six months.