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…
The NSW Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2025 is proposed NSW legislation that will create a framework for permanent easements, enabling government water authorities…
The Nationals have launched a ‘Rescue our Rail’ petition to fight for Australia’s critical Inland Rail project. Nationals Leader, Matt Canavan, said Labor’s decision to scrap the Inland Rail project halfway through was devastating for regional communities and must be overturned. “The Inland Rail project is nation-changing project, spanning 1600 kilometres from Melbourne to Brisbane,…
“Really significant project that the Australian government is very proud to be delivering for the Australian people.” That’s how Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Catherine King described the Inland Rail project just last year. Less than a year later, the Labor Government has slashed the Inland Rail project – robbing our regions…
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan said candidate Brad Robertson provides Farrer families with the best possible option for ‘change’ at this Saturday’s by-election. “Voters on the ground are telling me they want change and that’s exactly what The Nationals are offering,” Senator Canavan said. “We are the Party of change because we are offering what the…
Image – Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, with Moree Plains Shire Mayor, Cr Susannah Pearse Federal Nationals Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, says the Albanese Government has killed a project critical to the development of Australia’s sustainability and sovereignty with its axing of the Inland Rail project north of Parkes. Mr Chaffey says the decision…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has welcomed the start of construction on the new Pacific Palms Rural Fire Service station, strengthening support for local emergency volunteers. Backed by $2.256 million in NSW Government funding, the project will deliver a purpose-built, multi-vehicle bay facility to support the operational needs of the brigade. Mrs Thompson…
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…
