Nationals Members for Upper Hunter, Dave Layzell, and Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, have renewed their criticism of the New England REZ transmission line corridor. They’ve warned the so-called “refined” route shows a blatant disregard for community feedback and continues to ignore the serious concerns raised by local landholders and residents. During a recent visit to…
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The Albanese Government is ignoring warnings of a deepening crisis in Australia’s wine sector, which is adding to the social and economic pressures on growers. Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Trade, Matt Canavan, and Deputy Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Darren Chester, have called on the Australian Government to have another look…
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The Nationals are calling for a planned meeting today between Federal and State Tourism Ministers to provide interest-free loans to regional tourism operators impacted by the fuel crisis. Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, said Labor must include tourism operators in its Economic Resilience Program, after it spent $20 million telling Australians to drive less, leading to…
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Families are being pushed to the limit, with new figures confirming Labor’s cost of living crisis is getting worse, not better. Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, said locals are feeling it every day at the supermarket, at the petrol pump and on their household bills. “Families are asking a…
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The Minns Labor Government has gutted the state’s tourism advertising budget to its lowest level since the creation of Destination NSW in 2011. Shadow Minister for Tourism, Kevin Anderson, said the Minns Government has taken a holiday from promoting NSW. “2026 is one of the most consequential years for tourism in NSW history with the…
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State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, said the official opening of the new Bluff Bridge is a significant milestone for the Clarence Valley, marking one of the final projects delivered under the former NSW Nationals in Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program. Mr Williamson said he was delighted to attend the official opening of the…
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The Nationals are calling for a major shakeup of Australian banks, following revelations that energy-lending policies have been destroying investment in coal, gas, and oil. Leader Matt Canavan said The Nationals had written to the four major banks, expressing concern that a businessman was denied even a bank account after he tried to build a…
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The Nationals are committed to addressing the unique issues facing men, boys and fathers, and are pleased to announce the appointment of Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Mr O’Brien said the new position was a privilege, enabling Australian men to overcome entrenched disadvantage and new and emerging…
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The Nationals will more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least one billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility to protect Australians’ way of life and restore their standard of living. This is a practical plan the government can adopt now to keep…
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During a visit to Albury, Nationals’ Leader Matt Canavan and Nationals’ Farrer candidate Brad Robertson heard the message from locals loud and clear: everyone is hurting. Facing skyrocketing energy prices, fuel prices, interest rates and recent health insurance changes, local small businesses, families, and residents are calling for help under the growing pressure. Mr Robertson…
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