Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and I are putting pressure on the NSW Government to commit to a plan to fix the repeated disruptions on Waterfall Way after another landslip has closed the road and it isn’t anticipated to re-open until early February. When it rains, landslips occur regularly along this road and the government’s
Statement from Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has issued a statement regarding his resignation from the coalition’s shadow frontbench late yesterday. Along with Mr Chaffey, party leader David Littleproud, deputy leader Kevin Hogan, senators Bridget McKenzie, Ross Cadell and Susan McDonald and Darren Chester, Andrew Hastie, Pat Conaghan, Sam Birrell, Anne Webster and Andrew Willcox lodged
Coalition in crisis as entire Nationals frontbench walks out
IN an unprecedented falling-out in federal politics, the entire National Party frontbench resigned from Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley’s shadow cabinet on Wednesday night following a bitter dispute over Labor’s hate crimes legislation. The dramatic exodus has plunged the Coalition into its deepest internal crisis since the federal election last year, when the Nationals briefly
Chaffey: Regional Australians in the firing line
MEMBER for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, said the passing of new gun laws this week without any meaningful consultation and minimal debate is yet another example of the Labor Government’s disrespect for regional Australians. In his speech to Parliament this week on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill Mr Chaffey said
Chaffey hits the ground running in 2026
AFTER spending Christmas and New Year at home in Gunnedah with family, Federal Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey was quickly back into it in early January. “It has been wonderful to spend some time in the electorate and at home on the farm with family. I hope everyone had some quiet time over the Christmas
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Welcome to 2026! I hope everyone is feeling rested and recharged after the festive season and looking forward to the year ahead. Changes to gun laws Premier Chris Minns recalled Parliament in the lead up to Christmas to make unnecessary changes to firearms laws in NSW. I voted against these changes, as did the rest
NSW Country Mayors’ Association reacts to new-look State Shadow Ministry
The Country Mayors Association of NSW has welcomed the recent NSW Coalition Shadow Ministry re-shuffle. CMA chairman Rick Firman said the board and members especially welcomed the appointment of Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, as Shadow Minister responsible for Prevention of Regional Crime. “Obviously crime is a serious issue for several of our CMA
Chaffey’s Corner
IT’S 2026 and we are all approaching the new year a little older and hopefully a little wiser than before. Last year brought with it a horrifying event as we headed into Christmas. The terrorist attack at Bondi Beach shocked Australians and put the spotlight on the rise of antisemitism in our country. While two
Moylan named Shadow Minister for Prevention of Regional Crime and Shadow Minister for Agriculture
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was yesterday appointed Shadow Minister for Prevention of Regional Crime and Shadow Minister for Agriculture. Mr Moylan said the new roles reflect the priorities of the electorate and strengthens his ability to keep working hard for communities and farmers. “I’m surprised, but very grateful for the opportunity to work
Opinion: Brendan Moylan says government response to the Bondi attack should be better
THOSE of us who live in regional New South Wales expect governments to respond to tragedy with honesty, restraint and clear thinking. We understand grief and we understand the need for accountability. What we do not accept is policy made on the run purely to hide the failings of Government. That concern has come sharply
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey’s Christmas message
THIS year has been a year of change and opportunity for myself and my family. The federal election on May 3 was the start of my journey as the new Member for Parkes serving a vibrant and diverse family of communities that encompasses half of New South Wales. I was deeply honoured to be elected
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Premier Chris Minns has recalled Parliament next Monday and Tuesday to discuss emergency changes to firearms laws. My stance is the current laws are sufficient and don’t need changing and the gun laws are not to blame for the terrorist attack at Bondi on Sunday. Like all Australians, I’m absolutely appalled and heartbroken by the
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A total of $1.38 million in funding from the NSW Government was secured for the Australian Natural Therapeutics Group’s facility in Armidale which will create 20 new jobs. The $1.38m is part of as larger $6.93m injection to create jobs in cultivation, manufacturing, and quality and logistics as well as infrastructure upgrades to improve and
Official: Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation
FEDERAL member for New England Barnaby Joyce today confirmed he is joining Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party. Mr Joyce made the announcement on Tamworth radio station 88.9FM, alongside Ms Hanson. Later, in an official statement, Mr Joyce said “there has been no more considered and serious decision than the one I make today to join
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Ashford’s Sunhaven Hostel will receive upgrades to their residents’ beds thanks to $16,000 secured through the Community Building Partnership program. The beds will be modernised and made which not only betters the lives of the residents but also gives their families peace of mind knowing their loved ones are received the best possible care. It
Joyce quits the Nationals
MEMBER for New England Barnaby Joyce today announced to the house of representatives his resignation from the Australian National Party. The former deputy prime minister said in a one-minute address he announced his intention to quit the party about five weeks ago. “Apart from a 90-second phone conversation with the leader (of the National Party),
Moylan: Youth Crime Bill misses the mark
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has criticised the Minns Labor Government’s rejection of the NSW Opposition’s amendments to address doli Incapax in the Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The government voted down the amendments, which would strengthen laws for repeat youth offenders, and instead opted for a weakened approach
Premier’s address opens Local Government NSW Annual Conference
DAY one of the Local Government NSW Annual Conference wrapped up on Monday after a busy program of policy discussion and special presentations. The conference continues today with guest speakers and the announcement of the host destination for the 2026 annual conference. Yesterday was opened with an address from NSW Premier Chris Minns, who acknowledged
Regional speed limit proposal hits pothole
THE Federal Government has backflipped on plans to slash speed limits on regional roads, a proposal that never should have seen the light of day, says Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey. More than 11,000 submissions rejected the proposal. Mr Chaffey said the decision to quietly drop the policy is an admission Labor has failed to
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The second week of the November sittings wrapped up this week. I gave a Notice of Motion calling on the Minns Labor Government to reinstate the 100kph speed zone on Bundarra Road and to properly fund council roads. I tabled Questions On Notice on teacher recruitment, aged care beds in hospitals, home schooling enrolments, the
