Parliament Speeches
I seek leave to amend private members' business item No. 1996 for today of which I have given notice by omitting paragraphs (1) and (4).
When Westpac shut its doors in Moree in 2022, it felt like a punch to the gut for the community, but now the tide has turned. I was in Moree when the announcement was made that Westpac would return.
That this House notes that staff psychiatrists have been in dispute with this Government about pay and conditions for well over a year now
That this House notes with concern that the Government has recently altered the NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, removing longer term travel options such as the six-month pass and replacing them with only 14-day and 30-day passes.
That this House commends the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council, Tamworth Justice Collaborative and local stakeholders on the development and delivery of the Yilaan.gaal Dhina youth diversion program.
Lately there has been a lot of talk about increasing penalties for youth crime. There have been calls for curfews, crackdowns and longer sentences.
That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers, artists and community members involved in delivering the 2025 Big Chill festival in Armidale, which ran from 16 to 18 May 2025.
That this House congratulates Pathfinders on the successful launch of the 2025 Annual Pumpkin Run held on Monday 19 May 2025 at Tilbuster Station outside Armidale.
I take note of the answer provided to the Hon. Damien Tudehope's question about compliance with the Anti-slavery Commission's Guidance on Reasonable Steps.
