Nationals Leader David Littleproud says the final report of the ACCC supermarket inquiry shows it was designed for a government about to go to an election. Mr Littleproud said the Albanese Labor Government had a business-as-usual approach to protect families and farmers against the major supermarkets’ profiteering and anti-competitive behaviour. “The inquiry asks for more…
An elected Nationals Government will invest $100 million to fund the Westbound Overpass at the Maitland Roundabout in Maitland, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering productivity enhancing infrastructure. The project will involve the construction of a westbound flyover at the roundabout near Maitland Station which will alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic flow on the…
We want families to get home safer and more quickly so they can spend more time together and less time on the road. That’s why The Nationals in government will provide $100 million for the Maitland overpass. I know the local community has been calling for this, and I’m proud to say we will deliver…
After two years in office, the Minns Labor Government is sending the NSW health system backwards – with patients waiting longer, nurses picketing Parliament, hospital psychiatrists resigning, and doctors threatening their first strike since 1984. New data released today by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) confirms the system is under unprecedented strain with 802,697…
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Dave Layzell, said the Minns Labor Government’s cabinet reshuffle has further demonstrated its lack of care for regional NSW, after it abolished the Regional Roads portfolio. Mr Layzell said our regional roads network is crucial to our communities, giving us the ability to move goods and products by…
Nationals Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, has welcomed the announcement of a dedicated police rapid response team of 60 to tackle youth crime across NSW, including Kempsey. Mr Kemp said the announcement of Operation Soteria represents a hard-fought win for Kempsey and regional NSW communities that have been crying out for action on juvenile crime.…
Corndale Hall has been at the heart of the community for more than 130 years. Sadly, it was destroyed during the 2022 floods. Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, has announced an elected Coalition Government would provide the $1,114,351 needed to rebuild the hall. “Community halls are so important to our country villages. They…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has announced a builder has been appointed for the Stage 2 Redevelopment of Manning Hospital. Following a competitive tender process, AW Edwards has been selected to carry out the enabling works, which are set to begin in the coming weeks. Mrs Thompson said the enabling works will involve…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud said BlueFloat’s paused Illawarra offshore wind farm project must be given a 100 per cent confirmed cancellation by Labor. Mr Littleproud said a future Nationals Government has already committed to calling the 1,022-square kilometre project in. He said if Labor doesn’t rule the project out once and for all this week,…
The NSW Nationals are calling for urgent funding to help primary producers recover from the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A joint funding package was announced today by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments to provide grants to individuals and families, but it does not include any assistance for farmers. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald…