“I stand before you and this Parliament as just an ordinary woman trying to do an extraordinary job with an extraordinary privilege for my community and for our nation”

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“To work hard, listen, care, and deliver for my constituents and the people of Australia.” That’s the promise Alison Penfold – The Nationals’ Member for Lyne – has made in her maiden speech in the House of Representatives. Her speech marked an historic milestone, as she became only the second woman from the NSW Nationals…

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“A full-blown system failure” – surgeons at John Hunter hospital told to only admit patients at risk of ‘limb or life loss’

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The Minns Labor Government has presided over a shocking collapse of capacity at John Hunter Hospital, where surgeons have been told to only admit patients at risk of ‘limb or life loss.’ On Friday the hospital was operating with a 37-bed shortfall, forcing staff to triage emergency presentations through surgeons instead of registrars and to…

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$80,000 boost for Casino Rescue Squad

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Volunteer first responders at the Casino Rescue Squad have received a welcome boost with $80,000 in funding secured through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships Program. Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced the funding, which will go towards the purchase of a new 4WD to replace the Squad’s ageing and outdated unit. The current…

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Cruel Minns cuts put the regions to ruin

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The Minns Labor Government has confirmed it will cut up to 165 jobs from the only department dedicated to regional NSW. These gut-wrenching cuts to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are a slap in the face for an agency that does immeasurable work and has served our country communities for many…

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Labor ignores Inspector-General of Biosecurity advice in approving US beef imports

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Labor has all but confirmed it ignored the Inspector-General of Biosecurity’s advice in its decision to approve US beef imports. Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins appears to have either refused or ignored advice that import risk assessments should include the oversight of a Scientific Advisory Group, which is why the Senate…

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Senate inquiry needed into U.S beef decision

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The Nationals are calling for a Senate Inquiry following Labor’s decision to allow U.S beef that is born and raised in Canada or Mexico to be imported into Australia. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said there are deep concerns about Labor’s lack of transparency in relation to the decision. Mr Littleproud said Senators must support an…

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$200,000 secured for Evans Head sporting precinct

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Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson is delighted to announce $200,000 in NSW Government funding to support Richmond Valley Council’s major lighting upgrade at Stan Payne Oval in Evans Head. The funding will help deliver a state-of-the-art floodlighting system across the entire precinct, ensuring local footy, cricket, tennis, and touch football can continue safely under lights,…

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Minns Labor strips support for small business

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The Minns Labor Government has ripped out a vital lifeline for small businesses across the regions by axing funding for the highly successful Business Connect program in its recent Budget. The program which provides up to 8 hours of free advice in areas such as strategic guidance, digital marketing, financial planning, and business resilience, has…

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