The NSW Nationals have spent the first 10 months in the new term of Government delivering key election commitments including increasing drought support on and off farm, fast-tracking water infrastructure projects, investing in our regional youth and delivering local infrastructure projects. Since March, the NSW Nationals in Government have passed the Right to Farm Bill,…
The NSW Nationals have been returned to Government, with swings toward the Party in many electorates. Unfortunately, three seats were lost following a hard fought campaign. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro recorded a massive swing towards him in his electorate of Monaro, where he won every booth and made this once-marginal seat…
Duplicating the Great Western Highway from Katoomba to Lithgow. The Nationals are committed to building a faster and safer road from the Central West to Greater Sydney. The Great Western Highway is vital to the NSW economy, connecting Sydney with world-class people, produce and resources from Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee, Wellington, Dubbo and beyond. That’s…
Nationals in Government giving our young people at seat at the Cabinet Table. The most important challenge facing the future of country NSW is creating opportunities for our young people. It’s harder to be a young person in regional NSW than in Sydney. Access to support services, health services, training and employment opportunities and transportation…
The NSW Nationals have signed a contract with Momentum Trains for the $2.8 billion project to design, build, finance and maintain the new regional rail fleet, along with a new purpose-built maintenance facility in Dubbo to help stimulate regional economies. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro has confirmed details of the project,…
The hugely popular Active Kids program will be doubled this year with two $100 vouchers available in one calendar year to help families with the cost of living and encourage children to play more sport all year round. The expansion of the Active Kids program means each child is eligible for two $100 voucher each…
Increasing the Farm Innovation Fund and drought support for farming businesses. The Nationals in Government will add a further $350 million to the highly-successful Farm Innovation Fund helping more farmers access cash to drought-proof their farms. We will also expand the Drought Assistance Program to ease the financial strain felt by farmers in NSW. This…
Making it easier to get a university education without having to leave your community. The Nationals in Government believe that no matter where you live in NSW, everyone should have the right to top-quality further education. To date, access to university education in regional and remote areas has been heavily reliant on distance education, resulting…
Independent Agriculture Commissioner and planning changes to protect the right to farm. The Nationals in Government will create a powerful new rural advocate through an Independent Agriculture Commissioner to protect the right to farm in NSW. Increased urbanisation means that some of our efficient production practices are now under threat from people who complain about…