Rural and Regional Jobs (Urgent Motion)
I move: (1) That this House recognises the importance of manufacturing jobs in regional and rural centres in New South Wales. (2) Notes that the communities in Orange and Bathurst…
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Rotaract Club of Cessnock
I pay tribute to the Rotaract Club of Cessnock. They are a non-profit, non-religious, apolitical group of young adults who participate in a wide range of social and community service…
MoreCessnock Relay for Life
I acknowledge the Cessnock Relay for Life event, which was held over the weekend of 12 and 13 October 2013. I was deeply humbled to be the patron. The relay…
MoreWise Up Week
Incredibly, this is Wise Up Week, which is a national fundraising initiative of the Fire Foundation. It is not necessarily the highest-profile initiative, but it is likely to have a…
MoreCessnock Electorate Volunteers
I thank and commend the volunteers who work so hard for our communities each and every day, but I question whether our volunteers are becoming a dying breed, and if…
MoreSports Betting Companies
A local constituent drew my attention to the need for greater regulation of multinational betting companies. I know it is rather unfashionable to go in to bat for punters, but…
MoreMarie Foster 100th Birthday
I acknowledge Marie Foster from the Cessnock electorate who will turn 100 years old on 1 November 2013. Born just after the Titanic sank, Marie was raised with her two…
MoreAustralian Electoral System
I wish to discuss democratic political reform. Members will not often hear me discuss that issue in this House because I think our system is pretty good, unless of course…
MoreKurri Kurri Community Events
Kurri Kurri is a significant town in the electorate of Cessnock, and the home of the Giant Kookaburra. Mr Troy Grant: And the Bulldogs. Mr CLAYTON BARR: And the Kurri…
MoreCessnock City Council
It is with pleasure I make a statement to clear the good name of councillors of Cessnock City Council. Twelve months ago in this House I referred to problems at…
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