Affordable Childcare
The Nationals in government are reducing out of pocket expenses for childcare by removing the cap on childcare subsidy, and increasing the subsidy on 2nd and subsequent children
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Fuel Excise cut in half
For the next 6 months, Australians will save 22 cents a litre every time they fill up their car. A family with 2 cars who fill up once a week could save around $30 a week or around $700 over the next 6 months. Whether you’re dropping the kids at school, driving to and…
Boosting medical student places at rural clinical schools
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are investing nearly $100-million to expand the number of Commonwealth-supported places for medical students at rural clinical schools and regional university campuses. The Federal Budget 2022-23 is delivering an investment of $296.5 million in regional, rural and remote health, including new measures aimed at increasing the medical workforce…
Record Budget investment in infrastructure and regions
The Australian government is investing record amounts in infrastructure and regional development projects through the 2022-23 Budget as part of our plan for a stronger future, to make our nation wealthier and stronger, create tens of thousands of jobs, and drive economic growth. With investments in new and existing infrastructure projects in every state and…
2022-23 BUDGET DELIVERS $7.1 BILLION TO TURBOCHARGE OUR REGIONS
The Morrison-Joyce Government is backing regional industries that create wealth with a new $7.1 billion investment pipeline to drive economic growth and make Australia as strong as possible as quickly as possible. Under the new Energy Security and Regional Development Plan, the Government will develop key regions across Australia, transforming them into next generation export…
Temora takes off as warbird flight destination
In an Australian-first, warbird flight simulators will soon land at the Temora Aviation Museum, giving more people an opportunity to explore the sky, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said $438,110 in funding will help install a P40 Kittyhawk, P51 Mustang and…
Real-time tracking technology for Tamworth’s buses
Commuters, students, and families in Tamworth are now able to track the arrival of local bus services in real time with the installation of new technology. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said under a NSW Government initiative to improve regional public transport, customers will be able to view real-time information about where the bus…
Free road safety workshops in Upper Hunter
Older road users in Singleton and Muswellbrook have the opportunity to participate in a road safety workshop as part of the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the Older Road Users Workshops have been designed to help anyone aged 60 and over refresh on safety tips when it comes…
Nats deliver $14.8 million battery boost for Broken Hill
Federal Nationals’ Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced the NSW Nationals in the federal government are teaming up with AGL to construct a large-scale battery at Broken Hill. The battery will improve energy security in regional New South Wales and help maintain downward pressure on prices. A $14.84 million grant through the Australian Renewable…
Milestones pave the way for Tamworth jobs boom
Tamworth’s economy is set to grow thanks to $20,246,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Restart NSW Growing Local Economies Fund. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the NSW Government had funded the Trunk Stormwater Drainage infrastructure as part of the Tamworth Global Gateway Park, a development which will create thousands of…
“Water is wealth and a dam is a bank”
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will commit up to $433 million in additional funding toward the construction of Dungowan Dam, reinforcing the importance of this region-building project. Through the 2022-23 Budget, the government has locked the money in to ensure the project gets built, pending finalisation of the business case, due later this…
No red tape for interstate hospitality workers
The number of NSW hospitality workers is being boosted to help businesses struggling with staff shortages. The Automatic Mutual Recognition initiative allows certified Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) staff from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, and the ACT to work in NSW without needing new credentials. Nationals Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson…
Empowering more Coffs Coast women
Coffs Harbour Lions Club is among 18 organisations to receive funding as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $1 million Investing in Women Fund. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said organisations like Lions play a crucial role in our community, providing local women with the support they need. “I’m delighted…
New country rail headquarters open in Orange
UGL Regional Linx’s (UGLRL) new headquarters in Orange has been officially opened by Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole and Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway. Mr Toole said UGLRL is delivering on its promise for a new regional head office and purpose-built Network Control Centre as part of…
Cowper surf clubs benefit from new safety equipment
Nine surf clubs across Cowper have been able to purchase vital lifesaving equipment to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) Beach Safety Equipment Fund. Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said surf clubs across the Mid North Coast have…