Show of support for COVID-hit ag field days
The NSW Nationals in the federal government have announced a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days to ensure they survive the pandemic.
NSW border closure no longer acceptable say Nats
The NSW Nationals in the state government have called for the removal of restrictions on agricultural workers crossing the NSW/Victoria border.
Boost for southern border small businesses
Small businesses in southern NSW will benefit from a new $45 million grant program designed to cushion the economic impacts of the southern border closure thanks to the work of the NSW Nationals in the state government.
Nationals Leader welcomes COVID vaccine news
Federal Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has welcomed news Australians will have access to 25 million free COVID-19 vaccines.
Queensland premier playing with local lives
The NSW Nationals are backing local calls for common sense on the border closure, which has seen lives unnecessarily put at risk because of hospital confusion, and many more people facing uncertainty during a particularly tough time.
Temporary post changes to improve delivery services
The changes are allowing Australia Post to retrain some of their posties to help deliver the significantly increased numbers of parcels during COVID-19.
More help for families with free preschool extended
The NSW Nationals in the state government are committed to ensuring children have access to vital early education, particularly in the year before school.
Common-sense win for southern border farmers
Farmers and critical agricultural workers who reside outside the Border Region Zone in Victoria will now have a new pathway to enter NSW and move outside the ‘border bubble’ for work thanks to advocacy from the NSW Nationals. Under the changes, individuals will be able to access a new Highly Specialised Critical Services (Agriculture) Permit…
PPE manufacturing to skyrocket in NSW
The NSW Nationals in the state government have ramped up their commitment to COVID safety, introducing a $5 million grants scheme to locally manufacture critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and create jobs. Deputy Premier John Barilaro launched a program to support domestic manufacturing of PPE in NSW by providing grants to local companies to help…
Dubbo to trial new COVID sign-in system
Dubbo residents will become the first in the state to have the chance to use the Service NSW app to check in to venues across the city, as part of a NSW Nationals in the state government trial. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the retooled Service NSW app was designed to make…