The NSW Government’s 2021-22 Budget has given farmers the tools they need to get back to doing what they do best. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said after drought, bushfires, floods and mice, the agricultural industry could now firmly focus on producing the best food and fibre in the world, backed by significant investments…
Around $2.3 billion will be invested as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget to maximise community benefit from government-owned property to deliver new social homes, modern office accommodation, and better public spaces. Nationals Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the Budget will deliver new jobs and opportunities for those in regional NSW.…
The NSW Nationals in government are supporting students from the moment they are born, through primary and high school, and their tertiary education with a record $24.4 billion commitment in the 2021-22 NSW Budget. Across all ages, children and students are benefitting, with more than $725 million invested in early childhood education, $20.5 billion on…
Regional NSW will benefit from record investment in the 2021-2022 Budget to deliver a safer, stronger road and transport network, to better connect regional customers with affordable travel, drive freight productivity on road and rail and create thousands of local jobs. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the NSW Government would…
The 2021-22 State Budget has delivered on the NSW Nationals in the state government’s commitment to help communities recover from the devastating impacts of drought, bushfires, floods and COVID-19. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the budget would give hope and reassurance to communities who have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of compounding disasters. “The…
Establishing NSW as a world leader for investment in mining while doubling down on the protection of workers, communities and the environment are at the heart of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s plan for the mining industry in the 2021-22 Budget. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for mining John Barilaro said the NSW…
The 2021-22 NSW Budget will support public sector employees with paid special miscarriage and pre-term birth leave. The new provisions. which come into effect on July 1, will be available to eligible full-time and part-time, ongoing, and temporary NSW Government employees where an employee or their spouse’s pregnancy ceases by way of miscarriage up to…
Thousands of new jobs and significant infrastructure builds in regional NSW will be delivered through the 2021-22 NSW Budget, supporting the recovery and future prosperity of regional communities following drought, bushfires, floods, the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently the mice plague. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said more than $2.8 billion has been secured in this…
NSW Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor this week announced a record $109.5 million investment in child and adolescent mental health which will ensure thousands of children and teenagers across NSW have access to specialised care. The funding package for 25 Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Teams will enhance specialist services in…
Sport in the Murray electorate has received a major boost after the NSW Nationals in the state government announced a series of grants under the Regional Facility Fund. The grants are: $888,321 for Hay Shire Council to upgrade the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool. $1 million for Griffith City Council to deliver enhanced scope to…