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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday released findings of its Murray-Darling Basin water markets inquiry and confirmed increased transparency in the water market can be achieved without impacting on the privacy of entitlement holders. NSW Nationals Water Minister Melinda Pavey welcomed the report and noted a key finding that the public disclosure of…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government have welcomed the United Nations’ decision to abandon its misleading and ideological campaign against meat producers both in Australia and around the world. Federal Nationals Deputy Leader and Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the UN’s attempt to blame meat producers for driving climate change was reckless and irresponsible…
NSW Nationals Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education Andrew Gee welcomed the establishment of the RAC2031 initiative, which he said would contribute to and complement the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s commitment to create jobs and boost investment in country Australia. “I was delighted to address the RAC2031 last week, especially given the group’s…
New projects that will facilitate the flow of money through local economies, generate jobs and support local businesses will soon start rolling out across the Narrabri region with the NSW Nationals in the state government confirming $900,000 in funding to be allocated to five local projects. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said funding…
A $53 million program to improve connectivity in the regions has been welcomed by the NSW Nationals in the federal government. The Regional Connectivity Program will provide targeted investment in local telecommunications infrastructure projects to maximise economic and social opportunities in regional, rural, and remote communities across the country. Telecommunications providers, regional communities, regional development…
Preliminary investigative and planning work to raise the Wyangala Dam Wall are underway, with WaterNSW progressing an environmental impact study, early scoping, community engagement, concept design and the final business case. NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said she welcomed the update from WaterNSW, which had been working hard to keep the community informed…
NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has praised staff at Gulgong’s Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), who have continued to provide wonderful care for residents of the town while the hunt for a new visiting medical officer (VMO) continues. Mr Saunders visited the centre recently and said the dedication of staff is something the community should…
NSW Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has been hard at work securing funding for local community groups in his region. “Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Merriwa to present funding for two important organisations within the Merriwa Community, Can Assist – Merriwa Branch and the Merriwa Business Community,” Mr Johnsen said.…
First home buyers and the construction industry in rural and regional areas are big winners under a targeted boost by the NSW Nationals in the state government to eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000 and slash thousands of dollars for properties up to $1 million. “This is a fantastic opportunity that I encourage…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are extending their partnership with charity organisation GIVIT to ensure donated goods and services reach people who need them most in regional cities and towns recovering from the impacts of drought and bushfire. Deputy Premier John Barilaro announced $407,000 in funding to enable the national not-for-profit organisation to…