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
Chaffey calls on Federal Government to fund local councils
FEDERAL Nationals Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, has attacked the lack of urgency in addressing financial sustainability for Australia’s 537 local governments, as the Albanese Labor government quietly reinstates a sustainability inquiry – something The Nationals have been calling for since early June. Mr Chaffey said the Albanese Government has been very slow to reinstate
Gurmesh Singh elected new NSW Nationals leader
MEMBER for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, has been elected to lead the NSW Nationals, after the shock resignation of Dugald Saunders on Monday. Mr Singh is the Shadow Minister for Regional Health, Emergency Services and the North Coast. Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, has been elected deputy leader. “It is an honour to be elected
NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders steps down
DUGALD Saunders has stepped down as leader of the NSW Nationals. The State member for Dubbo said now is the right time to allow a new leader to take up the fight ahead of the next election. “For the past two and a half years I have had the privilege of leading the NSW Nationals –
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Parliament was back this week for the first week of the November sittings. I gave a Notice of Motion calling on the Minns Labor Government to get on with the job in building the Glen Innes Hospital. Since the project was announced in 2021, the delays have been going on long enough. The debate on
Western districts: New approach to youth crime
COONAMBLE, Brewarrina, Bourke and Walgett mayors are returning home with state funding for a new strategy to address youth crime, following a meeting with NSW Premier Chris Minns that was arranged by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler. The Premier has agreed to establish a trial site across the four Local Government Areas. There will
Liberals plan for affordable energy and lower emissions
THE Liberal Party on Thursday announced a new direction in energy and emissions policy, with plans to putting affordable energy and the cost of living at the centre of Australia’s economic future. Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley and Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Dan Tehan said in a joint statement the Liberal
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Inverell Rugby Club received $73,656 to upgrade the lighting at fields 1 and 2 which will which mean they have an increased capacity to host more late training and evening fixtures. The club has more than 200 members in women’s, men’s and junior grades and having a facility under lights will only help those numbers
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The 26th annual Uralla Thunderbolts Festival was held on Saturday and what a fantastic day it was. There was fantastic support and large crowds of people from both the local community and tourists who all enjoyed the many things on offer. There were rides, food, music, demonstrations, entertainment, a parade, shows and market stalls as
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Parliament resumed this week for the second week of the October sittings. This week, I delivered Community Recognition Statements on Starlogixs of Deepwater, Inverell’s Marie Tanner, Emmaville Central School, Inverell Community Kitchen’s Zoe Hannam, Armidale’s Neil Horton, The Heart of Glen Innes, Moree locals supporting palliative care patients, NERAM’s Packsaddle Art Exhibition, Glen Innes Op
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
NSW Parliament resumed this week for the first week of October sittings. I delivered Community Recognition Statements on Walcha CWA, Sapphire Speed Shear, Inverell’s Josh Cathie, Mungindi Cotton Growers Association, Warialda Cultural Community Centre, Bingara Westpac Helicopter Support Group, Moree’s Kamala Wheeler, Walcha’s Lacey Newton, and the Bundarra Garden Festival. This week I tabled Questions
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
It is great to see BackTrack’s Night Crew program receive $120,000 in funding from the NSW Government for it to be continued. The program sees youth workers on Armidale streets between 8pm and 7am three nights per week to engage young people at risk. The trial earlier in the year was hugely successful with a
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The end of Term 3 for students meant many high schools have held their graduations and valedictory ceremonies. Congratulations to all students who have finished their high school journey and I wish you all the best in the HSC and in the future. It was great to attend the Armidale Secondary College valedictory last Friday
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THE Armidale branch of the Country Women’s Association has launched a $5000 scholarship (in perpetuity) for a female medical student from regional, remote or rural New South Wales to put towards their studies at the University of New England. The student is to study locally at UNE and the intention of working in the region
Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety in Moree this week
AS part of the community safety in regional and rural communities’ inquiry, the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety will be in Moree on Wednesday. The inquiry has received nearly 200 submissions from individuals and organisations from across New South Wales, including councils from Narrabri, Inverell, Gunnedah, Dubbo, Ballina, Bega Valley, Port Macquaire, Lake
NSW Greens propose new law to fine owners of “unsupervised” cats
THE phrase “like trying to herd cats” will take on a whole new meaning if the Greens get their way with a proposed law effectively making people responsible for keeping cats at home. New laws to be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October will give New South Wales councils the discretion
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The events which occurred in my hometown of Moree at the weekend are shocking and disgraceful. Police allege a group of teenagers broke into a motel and stabbed the 52-year-old owner of the motel who was airlifted to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. I have been in contact with the victim’s family. He came through surgery
