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…
The Albanese Government is ignoring warnings of a deepening crisis in Australia’s wine sector, which is adding to the social and economic pressures on growers. Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Trade, Matt Canavan, and Deputy Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Darren Chester, have called on the Australian Government to have another look…
The Nationals are calling for a planned meeting today between Federal and State Tourism Ministers to provide interest-free loans to regional tourism operators impacted by the fuel crisis. Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, said Labor must include tourism operators in its Economic Resilience Program, after it spent $20 million telling Australians to drive less, leading to…
Families are being pushed to the limit, with new figures confirming Labor’s cost of living crisis is getting worse, not better. Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, said locals are feeling it every day at the supermarket, at the petrol pump and on their household bills. “Families are asking a…
The Minns Labor Government has gutted the state’s tourism advertising budget to its lowest level since the creation of Destination NSW in 2011. Shadow Minister for Tourism, Kevin Anderson, said the Minns Government has taken a holiday from promoting NSW. “2026 is one of the most consequential years for tourism in NSW history with the…
State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, said the official opening of the new Bluff Bridge is a significant milestone for the Clarence Valley, marking one of the final projects delivered under the former NSW Nationals in Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program. Mr Williamson said he was delighted to attend the official opening of the…
The Nationals are calling for a major shakeup of Australian banks, following revelations that energy-lending policies have been destroying investment in coal, gas, and oil. Leader Matt Canavan said The Nationals had written to the four major banks, expressing concern that a businessman was denied even a bank account after he tried to build a…
The Nationals are committed to addressing the unique issues facing men, boys and fathers, and are pleased to announce the appointment of Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Mr O’Brien said the new position was a privilege, enabling Australian men to overcome entrenched disadvantage and new and emerging…
The Nationals will more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least one billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility to protect Australians’ way of life and restore their standard of living. This is a practical plan the government can adopt now to keep…
