Chaffey: Labor’s Budget breaks promises and destroys a fair go for the electorate of Parkes
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for the electorate of Parkes, while doubling down on its tone-deaf reckless race to renewables and net zero fantasy. “The Prime Minister’s lies will increase taxes, lower living standards and cut funding to the Parkes electorate,”
Regional eyes on tonight’s Federal Budget
THE Albanese Labor Government will deliver the 2026-27 Federal Budget tonight, with bad news for regional Australia – including the electorate of Parkes – already making headlines. The government’s announcement this week that it will axe the Inland Rail project north of Parkes has been labelled a “disaster” by businesses, “devastating” by regional mayors, and
Coalition launches Rescue Inland Rail petition
THE Coalition has launched a Rescue our Rail petition, to fight for Australia’s critical Inland Rail project. Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan said Labor’s decision to scrap the Inland Rail project halfway through was devastating for regional communities and must be overturned. “The Inland Rail project is nation-changing project, spanning 1600 kilometres from Melbourne
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
THE Australian Celtic Festival was again held in Glen Innes from last Friday through to Monday. It was the year of Scotland at this year’s festival and it was another superb event with singing, dancing, food, reenactments and more. Congratulations to all the organisers and volunteers who pulled together this fantastic festival. The 2027 Australian
Chaffey’s Corner
It has now been a year since the people of the Parkes electorate elected me as their federal representative, and what a year it has been. In my maiden speech at Parliament House, I voiced my thanks to the wonderful people of this vast electorate for putting their trust in me to represent them at
Brendan Moylan opinion: If the government can establish tax-free incomes for an NRL venture, they can do the same for health in the bush
IF you want a quick read on the Government’s priorities, don’t wait for the Budget, just watch the rugby league transfer market. Right now, Canberra is happy to back tax-free deals that see players like Jarome Luai head to Papua New Guinea on about $1.2 million a year. And, fair enough, most of us would
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A total of $298,600 was secured to extend BackTrack’s successful Night Crew program. The program sees youth workers on Armidale streets three nights per week to engage with vulnerable young people. It was first trialled for 12 weeks in 2025 with fantastic results, including a significant reduction in break-ins and reported stolen vehicles. Armidale Regional
Coalition plan to secure more fuel for Australia
THE Coalition has proposed a plan to double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least 1 billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility. The plan will build long-term resilience against future supply shocks in the Parkes electorate. Under the plan, the threshold amount of fuel
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A $300,000 grant was secured for Macintyre High School’s outdoor multi-purpose sports courts to be redeveloped. The courts are used seven days a week by the school, and the wider community, for outdoor activities so the rebuild is a much needed one. A few years ago, the school’s P&C recognised the need for an overhaul
Jamie Chaffey’s newsletter
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, says there are currently worrying times for Australians with the cost of living a constant challenge and the recent very real concerns about fuel availability and cost. Mr Chaffey thanked those who sent him their views and experiences, and reported fuel shortages at No Fuel Here. “I continue to
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Our hard-working nurses and midwives will receive a well-earned pay rise after the NSW Industrial Relations Commission stepped in on the ongoing dispute and ordered the Minns Labor Government to increase their pay. This is a move I have been advocating for since joining Parliament in 2024. Nurses and midwives work incredibly hard under enormous
Push to boost patient travel support amid soaring fuel prices
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is calling on the NSW Government to increase support for rural and regional patients travelling for medical care as fuel prices continue to climb. Mr Moylan said the current 40 cents per kilometre subsidy under the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme is no longer keeping pace with
Chaffey and Tehan: Energy crisis hitting families in Parkes electorate
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, and Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Dan Tehan, said shocking new data has revealed the impact the Albanese Labor Government’s disastrous energy policies are having on families in the Parkes electorate. According to the Australian Energy Regulator, more than 70,000 families in New South Wales were unable
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
New equipment for Inverell Junior Rugby Club Funding was secured for Inverell Junior Rugby Club to purchase new line-marking equipment through the Local Sport Grant Program. The club has nearly 200 registered boys and girls playing rugby this season. The new equipment will take pressure off the hardworking volunteers who put their hand up to
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
2NZ turns 90 Radio station 1188 2NZ at Inverell blew out 90 candles on Tuesday with a barbecue celebration. Station 2NZ is part of the fabric of the Inverell community and it was excellent to celebrate the milestone. The Inverell Macintyre Lions put on a barbecue and there was a big cake on the day.
Moylan: Easter Bunny and his mates causing chaos, with ag minister down a burrow
NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan says the Easter Bunny might get a warm welcome at the weekend. However, he says, farmers and regional communities across the state aren’t so lucky, thanks to a State Government that appears to have taken an extended Easter break. New reports confirm what farmers already know – rabbit
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The second week of the March Parliament sittings was another busy one. A 90,000-signature ePetition calling for proportionate, evidence-based and a consultative firearms policy was debated in Parliament this week. Unfortunately, Labor refused to let me speak. The ePetition was one of the most popular in Parliament history and addresses the rushed changes to gun
Bowen confirms number of fuel stations dry across Australia
MINISTER for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen told parliament on Thursday there are more than 170 service stations in New South Wales without diesel fuel, and more than 330 across Australia with dry diesel pumps. “New South Wales today has 178 with no diesel, 48 with a total stock out,” Mr Bowen said. “Queensland
Chaffey’s Corner
There is one thing everyone is talking about, not only in Broken Hill, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri and Forbes, not only across the electorate of Parkes, but across all of Australia, and that is the access and cost of fuel. Regional Australia is hurting over the rapid and massive hike in fuel prices and matters are
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
It has been a frustrating few months as we watch those big rain events continue to dodge large sections of our region, leaving dusty paddocks and many local farmers already feeling the pressure. Record cattle and sheep yarding throughout the New England in the past fortnight show many graziers are reading the current seasonal signs
