Round-the-clock policing is finally in sight for Murwillumbah, with the last five of 15 new police positions now funded and recruitment underway.
“I am pleased to share an update which I requested and received from NSW Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley recently,” said Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin.
Saffin said the phased recruitment at Murwillumbah Police Station was on track to deliver 24/7 policing in 2027.
She described it as a win for the local community, which has long pushed for 24/7 police coverage in the town and surrounding villages.
The 15 new positions are being delivered in four phases, based on Government funding. Phases 1 to 3 are now complete.
“Minister Catley has confirmed that the remaining five positions were funded on 1 July 2026, under Phase 4, with recruitment currently underway to fill these positions,” Saffin said.
“It should be noted that the phased approach was agreed on to deliver on the 2023 election commitment to enable 24/7 operation in 2027.”
“Minister Catley tells me the Command is working very hard to fill positions and increase operational capacity.”
Saffin said the push to fill the jobs was part of a wider effort to bolster police numbers across the state.
“Recent financial incentives, police award enhancements and recruitment drives are all aimed at rebuilding the NSW Police Force,” she said.
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