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…
The Minns Labor Government’s disastrous response to red imported fire ants has again been highlighted, with the discovery of a nest at Tweed Heads. NSW Nationals’ Leader Dugald Saunders said this latest biosecurity bungle on Minister Moriarty’s watch comes despite The Nationals calling for stronger action for the past two years. “The government needs to…
Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has slammed the Albanese Labor Government’s new superannuation tax, warning it is a dangerous and deeply unfair attack on Australians who have worked hard and saved diligently. The tax, which will double the tax rate on earnings from superannuation balances above $3 million, has been criticised as a cash…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has welcomed a $1.34 million support package for commercial fishers affected by ongoing White Spot biosecurity restrictions but says the Minns Labor Government must now focus on getting fishers back to work. The announcement extends income and support payments for Clarence River fishers beyond the original end date of June…
Regional residents are being penalised from today under the Minns Labor Government’s average speed camera trial. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders raised questions about the plan to target both light and heavy vehicles between Kew and Lake Innes and between Coolac and Gundagai, saying it looks to raise revenue from country commuters. “Every life lost…
The NSW Coalition will introduce a Bill in Parliament to crack down on criminals and make NSW the hardest place in Australia to sell illegal tobacco and vapes. The Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Stopping Illicit Tobacco) Bill 2025 will: • Further increase the penalties for the sale of illicit tobacco, including prison sentences of up…
