David Littleproud will remain leader of the Nationals after Queensland MP Colin Boyce failed to garner the support of colleagues for a spill motion.
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Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Hastie out of leadership battle; Nationals given deadline to save coalition
Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberals is more certain, as she gives the Nationals a week to rejoin the coalition.
Posted inFederal Politics
Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting
The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister says, while another local politician points to a possible new leader.
Posted inClarence Valley, NSW Politics, Tweed Heads
NSW Opposition names Shadow Parliamentary Secretaries
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have announced a new slate of Shadow Parliamentary Secretaries, with local MPs on the list.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Dorrigo, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Calls for alternate route to ‘Rockfall Way’
The closure of Waterfall Way for the fifth time in less than 12 months has reignited calls to invest in a viable and safe alternate route. Some locals are now calling the drive ‘Rockfall Way’.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split
The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers – including leader David Littleproud – quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.
Posted inFederal Politics
Hate speech and gun reform to be tackled separately
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government will split a controversial bill to reform hate speech and gun laws.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, National News, Politics
Sustainability the key to unlocking ag workforce puzzle
The National Farmers’ Federation is urging policymakers to prioritize long-term workforce sustainability, highlighting the critical need for unskilled and semi-skilled labour – such as seasonal harvest roles – alongside targeted skilled migration.
Posted inEnvironment, NSW Politics, Recreation, Tourism
New national park campgrounds open for summer holidays
Summer holiday makers can enjoy new and improved campgrounds across NSW following a $43 million government investment. Acting Minister Steve Whan says upgrades at sites like Kosciuszko and Trial Bay Gaol will boost regional tourism.