Federal Nationals Leader David Littleproud has revealed he offered the Albanese Labor Government support to bring forward its Grocery Code of Conduct Review by 12 months, but was rejected because Labor could not see the urgency in taking action. Mr Littleproud wrote to Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh in December 2022, encouraging and offering…
The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments are claiming credit for the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace that was planned and funded by previous Nationals Governments. NSW Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the $2.1 billion project has been in the works for years. “The NSW Nationals secured federal funding…
Club Taree will upgrade its evacuation centre bathroom facilities after securing a $200,000 grant from the NSW Government Infrastructure Grants Program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, said Club Taree was one of three Myall Lakes organisations to receive a share in $355,124 through the August round of the Clubgrants Category 3 fund. Mrs…
Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is backing calls for the Federal Government to establish an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into fruit and vegetable pricing at supermarkets. “I unequivocally support the calls for an ACCC inquiry into fruit and vegetable prices, which we have seen skyrocket amid Labor’s cost-of-living crisis,” Mr…
Federal Nationals Leader David Littleproud says the Labor Government has been shamed into considering an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) supermarket price inquiry to stamp out price gouging. Mr Littleproud said The Nationals had been calling for the independent watchdog, armed with tough powers, to be directed to investigate the supermarkets since November 2023,…
Chris Minns might be back at work following his extended Christmas break, but he had nothing new to offer families needing cost of living support. The Premier has spruiked a $500 childcare relief payment that is only available for 3-year-olds who attend long daycare services – a measure that was announced by Labor in its…
Nationals Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, has welcomed a decision by the Federal Court to dismiss a challenge by environmental activists that saves our valuable hardwood timber industry from an immediate shutdown. Mr Kemp said that after a year-long battle, common sense has prevailed, with an application by the North East Forest Alliance dismissed. “Now,…
The Christmas season is a chance to spend quality time with family and friends, to cherish what you have in life and look forward to the coming year. Take the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge, if you can. For many of us, Christmas is a time we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and…
All drivers are being reminded of their responsibility behind the wheel this holiday season after ten people were killed on one of the worst weekends on NSW roads in decades. NSW Police has commenced its enforcement operation with Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers working with local police across the state to stop drink and…
Steph Cooke – the shadow Water minister and Nationals Member for Cootamundra – has written in the Daily Telegraph today. Premier Chris Minns recently showed signs that he finally gets it – that he understands the future prosperity of NSW rests with the success of the regions. This concession followed the glaringly obvious observation that…
Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell has congratulated Scone Swimming Club on securing a NSW Government grant of almost $135,000. Mr Layzell said the grant, coming just two months into the swimming season, is wonderful news. “It is a credit to the club for putting in its application for the funding which now allows them…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, has announced funding of $1.972 million to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure along the Pacific Highway corridor around Moorland and Raleigh. Dr David Gillespie said Telstra would undertake the improvements after securing the funds under Round 3 of the Regional Connectivity Program. The project will provide two new macro…
Local police ranks have been bolstered with the arrival of more police in the Oxley Police District. Two more probationary constables have commenced duties in the district today following a formal graduation ceremony in Goulburn on Friday. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson MP welcomed the region’s two newest officers and thanked them for choosing…
Photo: Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulates Coffs Coast Jump Club secretary Sally Hutchison (left) and board member Alita Childs Nationals MPs Gurmesh Singh and Pat Conaghan have welcomed the completion of a significant upgrade for the Coffs Coast Jump Club at its Coffs Harbour Showground headquarters. The Jump Club’s Christmas Showjumping Competition…
People in the Riverina and Central West are facing a tough Christmas this year thanks to Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, said more than 2,000 people descended on Wagga Beach car park on Wednesday this week to collect food and other essentials from Foodbank’s pop-up site. In 90 minutes, eight tonnes…
