Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is backing calls for the Federal Government to establish an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into fruit and vegetable pricing at supermarkets. “I unequivocally support the calls for an ACCC inquiry into fruit and vegetable prices, which we have seen skyrocket amid Labor’s cost-of-living crisis,” Mr…
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Federal Nationals Leader David Littleproud says the Labor Government has been shamed into considering an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) supermarket price inquiry to stamp out price gouging. Mr Littleproud said The Nationals had been calling for the independent watchdog, armed with tough powers, to be directed to investigate the supermarkets since November 2023,…
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Chris Minns might be back at work following his extended Christmas break, but he had nothing new to offer families needing cost of living support. The Premier has spruiked a $500 childcare relief payment that is only available for 3-year-olds who attend long daycare services – a measure that was announced by Labor in its…
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Nationals Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, has welcomed a decision by the Federal Court to dismiss a challenge by environmental activists that saves our valuable hardwood timber industry from an immediate shutdown. Mr Kemp said that after a year-long battle, common sense has prevailed, with an application by the North East Forest Alliance dismissed. “Now,…
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The Christmas season is a chance to spend quality time with family and friends, to cherish what you have in life and look forward to the coming year. Take the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge, if you can. For many of us, Christmas is a time we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and…
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All drivers are being reminded of their responsibility behind the wheel this holiday season after ten people were killed on one of the worst weekends on NSW roads in decades. NSW Police has commenced its enforcement operation with Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers working with local police across the state to stop drink and…
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Steph Cooke – the shadow Water minister and Nationals Member for Cootamundra – has written in the Daily Telegraph today. Premier Chris Minns recently showed signs that he finally gets it – that he understands the future prosperity of NSW rests with the success of the regions. This concession followed the glaringly obvious observation that…
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Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell has congratulated Scone Swimming Club on securing a NSW Government grant of almost $135,000. Mr Layzell said the grant, coming just two months into the swimming season, is wonderful news. “It is a credit to the club for putting in its application for the funding which now allows them…
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Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, has announced funding of $1.972 million to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure along the Pacific Highway corridor around Moorland and Raleigh. Dr David Gillespie said Telstra would undertake the improvements after securing the funds under Round 3 of the Regional Connectivity Program. The project will provide two new macro…
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Local police ranks have been bolstered with the arrival of more police in the Oxley Police District. Two more probationary constables have commenced duties in the district today following a formal graduation ceremony in Goulburn on Friday. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson MP welcomed the region’s two newest officers and thanked them for choosing…
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