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It is often said that if you’ve got your health, you’ve got everything. “This is absolutely true. It is also true that good physical health and good mental health take on even more significance when you don’t have them,” said Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. “I’m proud that men’s health is a NSW…
A Nationals Government will scrap Labor’s capital gains tax changes to protect Australian farmers from a broken promises Budget. Speaking at the Rural Press Club in Brisbane, Nationals Leader Matt Canavan said a future Coalition Government would immediately stop all of Labor’s bad taxes, including changes made to the capital gains tax, which will also…
Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, says the time for planning is over and the time for construction is now on two key road projects in the electorate. He said there are unacceptable and unexplained delays on the $58 million Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication and the $25 million Port Stephens Cutting upgrade. “Goonoo Goonoo Road…
Regional NSW roads are in freefall and the NSW Labor Government is sitting on its hands. What we are seeing across the regions is no longer routine wear and tear. It is systemic failure caused by neglect, poor maintenance, and a Roads Minister who is clearly not doing her job. From the Newell Highway to…
The Albanese Government’s Budget has confirmed a harmful new tax on older Australians with private health insurance, while failing to bolster the aged care system, increasing pressure on Australia’s struggling hospital system. At the same time Labor has announced an additional sneaky $2.7 billion cut on health and aged care services. Shadow Minister for Health…
A NSW Nationals Government will deliver a dedicated 10-year Men and Boys Health Strategy by the end of 2027. The Opposition is also committed to hosting a two-day Men’s Health Summit next year, bringing together health professionals, men and boy’s health organisations, researchers, and men’s health advocates to help inform and shape the delivery of…
Despite handing down the highest taxing Federal Budget in history, the Albanese Government cut the agriculture budget by more than $190 million in a slap in the face for Australian farmers. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Darren Chester, said the budget had failed to invest in long-term food security or regional infrastructure, and…
Labor has abandoned trade and tourism in its Budget, with higher taxes on top of cuts to funding programs. Labor’s broken promises Budget fails industry across a range of areas, including; • $40 million in tax for Labor’s terrible Australia European Union Free Trade Agreement. • Delays with progressing a digital Incoming Passenger Card. •…
Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for regional Australia, while doubling down on its tone-deaf reckless race to renewables and net zero fantasy. The Prime Minister’s lies will increase taxes, lower living standards, and cut funding to the regions. “Regional Australians are the innocent victims of Labor’s all-out assault…
A World War I medal is finally back home on the Mid North Coast following a series of remarkable events. This good news story began ahead of Anzac Day when Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh’s The Spirit of Anzac landed in Coffs Coast letterboxes. This year’s booklet cover depicted France’s VC Corner Memorial…