Inquiry exposes state-wide risks in current NSW waste policy

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The Chair of the Parliamentary inquiry into proposed Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities, NSW Nationals MLC Nichole Overall, says the first public hearing revealed unresolved policy contradictions and major gaps on waste costs, recycling outcomes, and environmental risks across NSW. “What emerged were significant concerns about the regional locations the government has approved to host EfW facilities…

“I have stood shoulder to shoulder with preschool educators and I will continue to do so”

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State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, says the NSW Labor Government must immediately respect the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation to increase funding for the community preschool sector, bringing the pay of early childhood teachers in line with their colleagues in public preschools. Mr Williamson said the Commission had accepted calls by the Independent Education…