BUDGET 2021-22: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPANDS LIFE-SAVING ROAD SAFETY INVESTMENT
The Federal Budget commits an additional $1 billion to the Road Safety Program, as part of the Nationals in government’s ongoing commitment to road safety.
BUDGET 2021-22: DELIVERING AUSTRALIA’S WATER FUTURE
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are continuing to deliver on a National Water Grid to help improve water security in our regions.
BUDGET 2021-22: CONTINUED INVESTMENT SECURING A STRONG, SUSTAINABLE AND COMPETITIVE AVIATION INDUSTRY
The 2021 ?-22 Federal Budget locks in record support for the aviation industry, backing the sector to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
BUDGET 2021-22: COUNCILS REAP REWARDS WITH EXTRA $1 BILLION IN FUNDING
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are partnering with local governments through a third phase of the LRCI Program to deliver community infrastructure and boost local jobs, supporting Australia’s recovery.
BUDGET 2021-22: STRENGTHENING OUR REGIONS THROUGH CONTINUED INVESTMENT
A significant investment package sees the 2021-22 Budget continue to build a strong regional Australia through extensions to community grants programs that invest directly in economic and social infrastructure.
New phase of Pacific Highway upgrade underway
The NSW Nationals in the federal government have secured $48 million in funding towards the construction of a new $60 million overpass at the Harrington-Coopernook intersection on the Pacific Highway. NSW Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie held discussions with Federal and State Ministers about the need to upgrade five key intersections between Newcastle…
Boost for bulk billing in the bush
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will invest more than $65 million from January next year to boost bulk billing rebates and provide more affordable healthcare for patients in regional, rural and remote areas. A new, progressive incentive schedule will be used to increase the value of the Rural Bulk Billing Incentive based on…
Improved maternity services for Muswellbrook hospital
NSW Nationals Candidate for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has welcomed today’s announcement of a $45 million funding boost for stage 3 of the Muswellbrook Hospital. The NSW Nationals in the state government will deliver stage 3 of the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment with the planned $45 million project announced today by Deputy Premier John Barilaro, who…
Dave Layzell welcomes new Singleton police station
The people of Singleton will be safe and secure thanks to a brand new police station, NSW Nationals Candidate for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell says. The NSW Nationals in the state government have secured $12 million in funding to build the new police station, which will be a significant boost for the region. “The old…
Ag history protected for future generations
The 21st birthday of the Yass Antique Farm Machinery Club has provided the backdrop for the official launch of the National Agricultural technology museum. Nationals Senator for NSW Perin Davey, who attended the birthday celebrations in Yass, said the design phase – made possible thanks to $150,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the…