“To work hard, listen, care, and deliver for my constituents and the people of Australia.” That’s the promise Alison Penfold – The Nationals’ Member for Lyne – has made in her maiden speech in the House of Representatives. Her speech marked an historic milestone, as she became only the second woman from the NSW Nationals…
The Minns Labor Government has presided over a shocking collapse of capacity at John Hunter Hospital, where surgeons have been told to only admit patients at risk of ‘limb or life loss.’ On Friday the hospital was operating with a 37-bed shortfall, forcing staff to triage emergency presentations through surgeons instead of registrars and to…
A roadshow of insurance companies will visit Harden next week to meet residents and business owners affected by February’s severe hailstorm. On Wednesday and Thursday, August 6 and 7, Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and its member insurers will be available at the Harden Country Club to discuss individual claims, provide claim-related advice, and share…
Volunteer first responders at the Casino Rescue Squad have received a welcome boost with $80,000 in funding secured through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships Program. Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced the funding, which will go towards the purchase of a new 4WD to replace the Squad’s ageing and outdated unit. The current…
The Minns Labor Government has confirmed it will cut up to 165 jobs from the only department dedicated to regional NSW. These gut-wrenching cuts to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are a slap in the face for an agency that does immeasurable work and has served our country communities for many…
Labor has all but confirmed it ignored the Inspector-General of Biosecurity’s advice in its decision to approve US beef imports. Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins appears to have either refused or ignored advice that import risk assessments should include the oversight of a Scientific Advisory Group, which is why the Senate…
The Nationals are calling for a Senate Inquiry following Labor’s decision to allow U.S beef that is born and raised in Canada or Mexico to be imported into Australia. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said there are deep concerns about Labor’s lack of transparency in relation to the decision. Mr Littleproud said Senators must support an…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson is delighted to announce $200,000 in NSW Government funding to support Richmond Valley Council’s major lighting upgrade at Stan Payne Oval in Evans Head. The funding will help deliver a state-of-the-art floodlighting system across the entire precinct, ensuring local footy, cricket, tennis, and touch football can continue safely under lights,…
The Minns Labor Government has ripped out a vital lifeline for small businesses across the regions by axing funding for the highly successful Business Connect program in its recent Budget. The program which provides up to 8 hours of free advice in areas such as strategic guidance, digital marketing, financial planning, and business resilience, has…
Members of the Taree and Macleay Valley business communities have written to the Minister for Recovery and Small Business, Janelle Saffin, requesting a meeting and increased category D funding for our business communities. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has again come out in support of impacted businesses, reiterating the need to give our…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has announced with regret that the rescheduled Seniors Concerts, planned for August 2025, will not go ahead due to a lack of available funding support from the NSW Labor Government. The concerts, initially postponed from March due to bad weather, were intended to provide a joyful and engaging…
Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism, Kevin Hogan, said Prime Minister Albanese is failing in our relationship with the United States. Mr Hogan said first it was the steel and aluminium industry, and now potentially our pharmaceutical industry. This follows reports the Trump Administration intends to place a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical exports and…
The Minns Labor Government will axe the only rail service provider in regional NSW along with more than 100 jobs, to fund a pay increase for members of the RTBU and Sydney train drivers. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said secret documents revealed on Seven News show the Minns Labor Government has once again caved…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, is calling on the Albanese Government to urgently revoke the latest NDIS pricing changes, warning of the significant negative impacts on people with a disability living in regional and remote areas. The changes, announced following the Government’s NDIS Annual Pricing Review, came into effect on July 1 and…
Federal Member for Page and Deputy Nationals leader Kevin Hogan has launched a community petition calling on the Federal and State Labor Governments to model a scenario where a flood event is 1-2 metres lower than it otherwise would be. Click here to sign the petition: https://www.kevinhogan.com.au/flood-petition/ Mr Hogan was joined at the launch by…
