Daily Archives: 13 Oct, 2026

“Clean drinking water should not be a discussion that we are having in rural and regional NSW in 2026″ – Steph Cooke

Pressure is mounting on the Minns Labor Government to address the state’s estimated $5 billion water infrastructure backlog, with regional communities warning that years of underinvestment is putting increasing strain on essential water assets. Last month, Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke announced a $5 billion infrastructure package, supported by mining royalties, to tackle the…

Payroll tax relief from Labor’s “year of hell”

The NSW Nationals will introduce legislation to deliver payroll tax relief, challenging the Minns Labor Government to back small and family businesses struggling with rising costs and taxes. The legislation will put The Nationals’ signature payroll tax policy before the Parliament, giving Labor the opportunity to support reforms that reduce the cost of doing business,…