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Inquiry exposes state-wide risks in current NSW waste policy

The Chair of the Parliamentary inquiry into proposed Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities, NSW Nationals MLC Nichole Overall, says the first public hearing revealed unresolved policy contradictions and major gaps on waste costs, recycling outcomes, and environmental risks across NSW. “What emerged were significant concerns about the regional locations the government has approved to host EfW facilities…

“I have stood shoulder to shoulder with preschool educators and I will continue to do so”

State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, says the NSW Labor Government must immediately respect the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation to increase funding for the community preschool sector, bringing the pay of early childhood teachers in line with their colleagues in public preschools. Mr Williamson said the Commission had accepted calls by the Independent Education…

NSW Nationals to contest Farrer by-election

The Nationals will contest the upcoming Farrer by-election and have opened nominations for preselection. The Nationals have a proud and enduring history in Farrer. Former Deputy Prime Minister the late Hon Tim Fischer AC, represented the electorate from 1984 to 2001. His legacy reflects The Nationals’ deep and ongoing commitment to the people of regional…

Another milestone for Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment

The next phase of construction in the $263.8 million redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital is underway, with early works continuing and new traffic arrangements in place. Welcoming the latest milestone, State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson said the early works, in front of the main hospital building, are well underway with changed traffic conditions…

Families paying the price for Labor’s failures

Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, says the average mortgage holder is now paying over $23,000 a year more in interest compared with when Labor was elected. Mr Hogan said families have been dealt another blow this week, with the Reserve Bank delivering another interest rate rise under Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. He said the…