The NSW Nationals are urging regional communities to sign the “No Fake Poles” petition to stop the costly and environmentally harmful transition of 1.3 million hardwood power poles to more expensive fibreglass composite poles. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the NSW Government made a hasty decision to transition from hardwood power poles…
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Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan, says the Labor Government’s proposed mandatory climate reporting scheme, within their Nature Positive Bill, is a disaster for our farmers and will impact our competitiveness in the export space. Mr Hogan said asking our farmers to make scope 3 climate disclosures, which include emissions along the supply…
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The NSW Nationals are pushing the Minns Labor Government to deliver more for country communities, after it budgeted 20 times less funding in one year than we spent in 2022/23. Concerns have been raised over the lack of support in the government’s Regional Development Amendment Bill 2024 that outlines the framework for future investment. NSW…
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How exciting to be here giving a speech that has been formulating for almost the past 10 years. How many of us across the Chamber have not thought, “I’m going to say that in my valedictory”? That line has definitely been on replay over the past 18 months or so for me with varying degrees…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan has welcomed the official opening of the Woolgoolga Whale trail. Mr Hogan said the opening is great news for the community and a wonderful asset for everyone to enjoy. “I secured a $1.1 million grant towards this link between the town centre and the headland. It includes a…
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The NSW Nationals have stood up for vulnerable regional residents, forcing the Minns Labor Government to reverse its decision to cut support for long distance coach services. The move impacted routes between Eden and Bomaderry, as well as Lismore and Tweed Heads, meaning passengers paying $2.50 for a Regional Excursion Daily (RED) ticket would be…
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Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, took a stand on a petitioned health debate in the Legislative Assembly, calling for the Government to fund the completion of the Manning Base Hospital redevelopment plan. “The Myall Lakes community have spoken, with over 12,000 people signing our petition. Our community needs improved healthcare services,” said Mrs…
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Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, has slammed a decision by QantasLink to abandon its Tamworth heavy maintenance facility. He said the move that will lead to significant local job losses and devastate the community. “This decision has come as a complete shock and leaves 51 families in Tamworth with an extremely uncertain future which…
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Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson has condemned the Minns Labor Government for axing distance education for some of the most disadvantaged and disengaged students in the Northern Rivers. Mr Williamson has condemned the government following news the Southern Cross School of Distance Education at Ballina will cease to operate this week. The School delivers…
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To stand in this place as the member for Northern Tablelands I think will always be the greatest privilege of my life. To be able to stand up in Parliament and fearlessly represent the people of my electorate is an honour and incredibly humbling. Around 250 metres from where we are today is the Hyde…
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