JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Motorists will experience more reliable and safer journeys across Dora Creek with an upgraded and stronger Freemans Drive bridge at Cooranbong now open to traffic. The $1.3 million project is jointly funded through the Liberal and Nationals...

**Information on personal hardship and distress assistance can be accessed via Service NSW on 13 77 88 or online at www.service.nsw.gov.au** Senator Perin Davey has welcomed the activation of disaster assistance to support southeastern NSW regions affected by flood...

A new Plantation Loan available through the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) will boost the forestry industry in NSW according to Nationals Senator, Perin Davey. Senator Davey, who has been a strong advocate for forestry in the Senate said by making concessional...

**Information on personal hardship and distress assistance can be accessed via Service NSW on 13 77 88 or online at www.service.nsw.gov.au.** On the back of devastating floods in northern and western NSW, Senator Perin Davey has welcomed comprehensive support from the...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE • Consumers, organic farmers, food manufacturers and exporters are encouraged to have their say on improving Australia’s domestic organic regulatory framework• The consultation will focus on potential regulatory or non-regulation options across all...

Staff and students at two schools on the NSW north coast will benefit from a range of new facilities thanks to funding under the Federal Government’s Capital Grants Program. Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey said the Government will provide $550,000 for the...

Staff and students at Pacific Brook Christian School in Muswellbrook will benefit from new modular classrooms and a covered outdoor learning area, funded as part of the Morrison Government’s Capital Grants Program. Federal Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey said...

The Morrison Government is seeking to maintain banking services where bank branches have closed in the regions through the Regional Banking Taskforce. Regional Banking Taskforce co-chairs – The Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness...

Local RSL Sub-Branches will benefit from the latest round of the Australian Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) funding to support local veterans and their families. The Tweed Heads and Coolangatta RSL Sub-Branch will receive over $53,000...

An advisory group of technical experts, water market users and stakeholder representatives will provide the Government with key advice on how to implement recommendations from the ACCC water market review leading to an improved water market. Former water policy...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government will provide funding to preserve our wartime heritage as part of more than $800,000 in funding from the Saluting their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. Senator Davey said the funding for restored plaques, as...

The Coalition Government is investing in the future of the Hunter with two local projects gaining funding under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). The funding will see a dual zip line and a climbing tower constructed at the Crusader Union of...

Two projects in the Byron Bay region will receive a boost in funding as part of the Federal Government’s $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

National Senator for NSW, Perin Davey has welcomed the finding of a Senate Select Committee thatthere is no justification for a Commonwealth takeover of water regulation, despite the complexity ofmanaging the Murray-Darling Basin across four states and one territory....

Senator Perin Davey has welcomed a National Cabinet endorsement of streamlined travel arrangements for boarding school students.

Motorists and pedestrians will soon be enjoying safer journeys along Cessnock Road at Abermain, with work starting next week on improvements to the intersections at Orange and Charles streets.

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is funding a new project that will reuse organic waste to develop compostable plastics as part of its Securing Raw Materials Program. The Program provides funding to innovative partnerships between regional universities...

Senator Perin Davey has welcomed today’s announcement that the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) will consider a nationally consistent approach on border restrictions for boarding school students. The moves comes after Minister for...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The second round of the Coalition Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program is now open. Minister for Resources and Water the Hon. Keith Pitt MP said these grants are a great opportunity for communities across the Murray–Darling Basin to...

Agricultural industries including cropping and dairy along the Murray are set to benefit from the Agricultural Worker Visa, which is going to provide a long term, reliable workforce for these critical industries. Senator for NSW, Perin Davey said the Visa will help...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Even more funding is flowing to Farrer, with the Australian Government funding a project developed by a group of 10 landholders in the Deniliquin area under the first round of the Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program. Minister for Resources and...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Agricultural industries including sugar and dairy farms across northern NSW are set to benefit from the Agricultural Worker Visa, which is going to provide a long term, reliable workforce for these critical industries. Senator for NSW, Perin Davey...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered to the Richmond electorate thanks to funding from the Australian Government. New South Wales Nationals Senator Perin Davey said the funding will deliver crucial road safety improvements...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey joined Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt in calling on Labor to abandon plans to provide millions of dollars of taxpayer funding to the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO). “The EDO specialises in...

The Lake Wyangan Water Sustainability Project is among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide which will share in $108 million in federal funding under the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway.

Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has tonight announced Mr Andrew Stewart this year’s winner of the Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

eniliquin-based Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey welcomes the formalisation of the appointment of Troy Grant as the Inspector-General of Water Compliance for the Commonwealth.

The 21st birthday of the Yass Antique Farm Machinery Club provides the perfect opportunity for the official launch of the National Agricultural technology Museum, following completion of the concept design phase made possible with $150,000 funding from the Australian Government.

The Nationals are blasting Federal Labor for playing political games, rather than providing bipartisan support that puts local farmers and the environment first.

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is providing a further $22.3 million for the development of business cases for eight water infrastructure projects that will help secure Australia’s water future. New South Wales Senator Perin Davey welcomed the investment...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE A new roundabout, additional street lighting and drainage improvements will form part of the safety upgrade to one of Cooma’s busiest intersections. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael...

Farmers impacted by drought will be given another 12 months to apply for funding from the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme (EWIRS) to help them build much needed infrastructure to make their properties drought resilient. Farmers will now have until...

People living and working in Eden Monaro can now look forward to new and improved telecommunications services thanks to the Morrison McCormack Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).

The revamped Bridges Hill Park Playground in Cessnock in the Hunter Region has officially been opened.

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE On the final day of a three-day tour of the Hunter Region, Nationals Senator for NSW Perin Davey has welcomed the Government announcement of additional funding for local road projects in the area. The announcement is part of the latest round of the...

Nationals Senators will tour the Hunter Region over the next three days, as part of their bid to stand up for local communities and local jobs.

A motion has been passed at the National Party’s Federal Conference, which calls for quotas of Australian content to extend to streaming platforms like Netflix, Stan and Disney+.

The report into the Murray-Darling Basin Water Markets released today highlights the need for improvement in market information and transparency across all jurisdictions according to NSW Nationals
Senator Perin Davey.

Nationals Senators are calling on the big banks to stop putting their politically charged climate policies ahead of the jobs of hardworking Australians.

Disaster recovery assistance has been extended to a further 13 local government areas following the severe storms and floods in New South Wales.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey as welcomed financial assistance announced by the Federal Government, which will support people in the NSW Hunter Region and surrounding areas who have been affected by the recent storms and flooding.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey and Victorian Labor Senator Raff Ciccone have launched the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare, which aims to champion the work of Landcare groups and the beneficial impact it has on the environment.

The Women of the National Party stand with the many Australians who have raised concerns regarding violence against women.

The South Australian Government must come clean on the lack of reliability in its water compliance regime, given there has been no action taken for illegal water take in previous seasons.

NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey has welcomed the Federal Government’s newly announced funding, which is aimed at improving the health of the Murray Darling Basin.

Communities throughout the Murray-Darling Basin can apply for a share of $34 million in grants to stimulate job growth and boost economic development under the third round of the Economic Development Program (EDP).

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey is concerned airfare prices could rise in the regions, after Rex Airlines cut several flight paths.

The Nationals Senate Team has decided to move amendments to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) so that it can invest in all technologies that can reduce emissions.

The Senate has recognised the 2021 ABC Heywire winners, following a motion by NSW Senator Perin Davey.

The Nationals are backing a local company in the electorate of Eden-Monaro to take its innovative product to the next level.

NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey says virtue signalling from Australian banks has put the Hunter’s future economy and jobs in jeopardy.

The Nationals unashamedly advocate for Australia’s abundant natural resources and critical minerals sectors, and the regional communities and jobs that it supports.

The National Party’s Backbench Policy Committee have released its Manufacturing 2035 plan. The plan outlines the National Party’s vision for the manufacturing industry and a broad policy platform to help encourage industry growth.