The mistreatment of farmers by some of Australia’s biggest financial institutions is finally coming to light, thanks to the “Banking Royal Commission” that was championed by NSW Senator John ‘Wacka’ Williams. The self-described “country bloke from the bush” fought long and hard to establish the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services…
It was one of the coldest weekends in recent history, but the 2018 Annual General Conference was a rousing success, not only for members but also the township of Cowra. The event started with welcome drinks at the Japanese Gardens on Thursday evening, which were not only a warm reprieve from the icy wind but…
NSW Budget 2018 Drought Package More than $579 million has been allocated to help drought-affected farmers in the NSW Government’s Budget 2018. Drought has been a constant and inevitable feature of the NSW landscape. Approximately half the state is in drought or is experiencing conditions fast approaching drought. Some of the worst-hit areas are the…
Support for farmers and their families facing drought has been boosted by $279 million in the NSW Budget 2018, bringing the NSW Government’s drought relief package to well over half a billion dollars. Almost all of NSW is now suffering from an extended dry period, which is expected to continue throughout the winter and potentially…
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POLICY MOTIONS Transport That this conference calls for the expansion of the Opal Card network into regional NSW. Annie Hazelton That this conference calls for the reduction of the domestic head tax on regional airlines. Annie Hazelton ——————————————————— Energy and Environment That the NSW Young Nationals call on the NSW State Government to ban the…
The success of our Party, the Nationals, has two main elements. First and foremost, it is our grassroots membership base. Second, it’s the strong, plainly spoken leaders our Party is respected and renowned for. It’s the team that those leaders surround themselves with, that helps our Party be at its best. In April, we lost…
As Australia paused to commemorate the brave servicemen and women who sacrificed themselves for this magnificent country on ANZAC Day this year the NSW Nationals were once again amongst the masses remembering those Australian’s who risked their futures ensuring a better future for us. ANZAC Day is a significant day for both Australia and New Zealand…
A founder of the Country Party, Sir Earle Page was Australia’s 11th Prime Minister and one of our Party’s standouts. In honour of his legacy, the Sir Earle Page Memorial Trust Lecture was born with proceeds to be awarded as a scholarship to a country student carrying out their tertiary education away from home. The…