I want to thank the Nationals Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis who will retire from politics at the next election. When the people of Clarence elected Chris to be their voice in Macquarie Street 11 years ago, he promised he would fight for them and work tirelessly. He has done just that. His legacy will…
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I have made the exceptionally difficult decision not to seek re-election for the seat of Clarence at the next State election in March 2023. I have had the incredible privilege of serving the Clarence electorate as a Nationals MP for almost 11 years. I have served under four Premiers and four leaders of the NSW…
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Families in Denman and district are set to benefit from extra preschool places as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $15.5 million investment through the Start Strong Capital Works program. Denman Children’s Centre is one of 18 services across NSW that will get a share of the funding through the latest round…
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The new accessible female change rooms, storage spaces and accessible pathways at Toormina Oval have been officially opened by Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Coffs Harbour City Council Mayor Councillor Paul Amos. Council contributed $408,000 to the project while the NSW Nationals in the state government provided $215,823 through the Stronger Country…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government have unveiled a $300 million plan to fast-track the delivery of essential infrastructure and unlock tens of thousands of homes across the state. Under the plan, 41 councils experiencing high growth will be able to apply for a share of the latest round of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund…
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Almost 60,000 Australians served during the Vietnam War. Today, on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we honour those brave Australians who either lost their lives or returned home and still carry the scars of this conflict. The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest conflict of the 20th Century. Our first troops arrived in…
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Thousands of additional homes are set to be unlocked in the Mid-Western Region thanks to a $2.5 million partnership between the state and local governments. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced $1.4 million from the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Fund to help Mid-Western Regional Council (MWRC) deliver housing now and into the future.…
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Emergency response on major motorways will be significantly improved with an amendment to the road rules which will allow all emergency service vehicles, including those driven by volunteers, to use U-turn bays legally and safely. The amendment to Road Rule 317 will bring emergency services organisations like the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency…
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The NSW Government has made available the Summary Business Case for the New Dungowan Dam, confirming the project is the most viable solution to secure Tamworth’s future water needs. Nationals Minister for Lands and Water and Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the summary business case shows the New Dungowan Dam and Pipeline is the…
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The Coffs Harbour Bypass is a step closer to major construction work starting with engineering firm Quickway about to undertake close to $50 million in utility works. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the recent awarding of the contract meant vital work in the Korora section, to the north of Coffs,…
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