NSW Nationals MLC Nichole Overall has slammed the Labor Government and the Greens for failing regional communities as drought tightens its grip across NSW. Mrs Overall said the government’s lack of action was nothing short of negligent – and that the Greens’ calculated move to hijack her motion that was brought forward for debate on…
Nationals Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, has called out the Minns Labor Government for its continued failure to fix the state’s broken bail system. During Question Time, Mr Kemp demanded answers from the Premier, asking whether it would take a death from crime before the government finally acts to protect regional communities. “There was serious…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has blasted the NSW Labor Government and NSW Health for ripping away financial incentives from some of the region’s most essential frontline health workers. Numerous nurses across the Northern Tablelands, including those in critical hospital roles, have been told they will lose their existing Rural Health Workforce Incentive…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, is demanding the Minns Labor Government take immediate action to support drought-affected farmers in southern NSW. The latest figures from the Department of Primary Industries show the Cootamundra electorate is 99 per cent drought-affected, following 12 months of deteriorating conditions. As a result, farmers across the state’s south are…
New research has debunked the Minns Labor Government’s justification for shutting down the timber industry, revealing the establishment of the Great Koala National Park will do nothing to protect koala populations. The latest Natural Resources Commission study reinforces previous scientific data showing “selective harvesting had no significant effect on male koala density.” NSW Nationals Leader…
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to take immediate action to stop violent repeat youth offenders from terrorising regional communities after yet another shocking escalation in crime. In Kempsey last week, a number of youths carried out an armed robbery, home invasion, and break and enter in a single night, while…
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to provide more support for community preschools, as they shut their doors to take part in a series of rallies across the state today. Community preschools, along with the Independent Education Union, have been pushing for increased state government funding to boost wages for early…
The rapid spread of a parasitic plant in the Bland Shire is causing significant ecological damage to both private and public land and has prompted concern among local firefighters about increased fire risk ahead of the summer bushfire season. Mallee strangle vine is a native species that survives by latching onto a ‘host’ tree or…
Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived, reckless, and cruel plan to tax unrealised gains on farms held in self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Mr Littleproud said Labor had been embarrassingly forced to give in after The Nationals and industry campaigned against the terrible plan…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre has been awarded $19,973 to develop a Men’s Shed at its Coraki site, providing a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, work on projects, and support one another. Mr Williamson said the funding would make a real difference in promoting mental health,…
The NSW Labor Government has failed to ensure PFAS-affected communities have access to clean water before summer, despite ample warnings from councils and water advocates. Narrabri Shire Council has been forced to escalate water restrictions from level two to level four within a week, following a sharp and ongoing drop in the town’s primary water…
An independent, NSW Government-commissioned study has confirmed there is no evidence that selective timber harvesting harms koala populations in NSW’s North Coast forests. The study, led by scientists from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, found no significant change in koala density three years after harvesting. This is consistent with results recorded immediately…
Nationals Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, is calling on Telstra to reverse its decision to close its Taree store to ensure locals can continue to receive face-to-face services. The call follows Telstra’s announcement it will close its Taree Store in a month – on Monday, November 10. “This is a complete bastard act by Telstra…
The Minns Labor Government’s minimal support for industries affected by the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) will do nothing to provide long term certainty to impacted businesses. It’s been a month since the moratorium on timber harvesting was announced on Father’s Day, directly impacting up to 5500 regional jobs. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said…
A new report by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has found 77 per cent of homes in high-risk flood zones are not insured for flood. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the findings are another strong reminder of why flood mitigation must remain a top priority. “The best way to bring insurance…
