The NSW Nationals dedicate their political purpose to driving a vision of a stronger, safer, and more prosperous New South Wales.

At the forefront of this agenda is the management of vital policy areas such as regional infrastructure, lands and water, regional communication, and regional development. A philosophy guided by the principles that enable these outcomes is what drives the NSW Nationals to assist in creating a dynamic, stable, secure and viable regional, rural, and remote New South Wales.

Our principles for building a better regional New South Wales

By centralising authority, bureaucracy and red tape grows, and the solutions to local issues are eroded. By decentralising infrastructure and providing services communities need in their area, the NSW Nationals encourage better outcomes for people living in the regions.

Requirements for everyday programs differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This creates the need for additional action to be taken, not just by government, but also by those interpreting the varying rules and guidelines. The NSW Nationals strive to achieve nationally consistent rules and regulations for programs where this would ease the burden of access and operation. This is particularly important for frequently accessed programs used by the wider Australian community.

A focus should be placed on the timely delivery of critical regional projects as regional, rural, and remote New South Wales catches up with the metropolitan parts of the state.

Regional, rural, and remote New South Wales should be provided the same government and public services afforded to those who live in the city. This is necessary to ensure fair outcomes for all.

Showcasing regional, rural, and remote New South Wales for the great place it is and can be is a priority of the NSW Nationals. We believe that appropriate funding should be provided to ensure that people in wider New South Wales see the regions as an option for work, travel, or to live.

Roads, rail, telecommunications, schools, hospitals, bridges, dams, and airports are vital to unlocking regional New South Wales potential.