Daily Archives: 26 Oct, 2026

Cash is King. Nationals’ bill would give Australians the right to pay with cash

Australians would have a legal right to pay with cash for everyday purchases under new legislation being introduced by The Nationals. Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Kevin Hogan, has announced The Nationals will introduce the Cash is King Bill 2026 to protect the right to use cash. Mr Hogan said most Australians assume they already…

From Kew to the skies – Nancy Bird Walton’s legacy an inspiration for the next generation

As Australia’s newest international airport opens its doors to passengers, Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Alison Penfold has celebrated the extraordinary life of the woman whose name it bears – a little girl from Kew on the Mid North Coast who grew up to become Australia’s first female commercial pilot. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton)…