Janelle Saffin | Politician
Janelle Saffin
Phone: +61 2 6621 3624
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25.01.2022 I am holding a press conference today to comment on the QLD-NSW border shift and on the need for a relief package for local small businesses at 11.30 AM. Watch this space for live-streaming of my press conference.
25.01.2022 ***BREAKING NEWS*** A win for our community! QLD-NSW Border zone will be expanded to include Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes LGAs from 1 am, Thursday, October 1. ... For weeks, I have lobbied strongly for this inclusion and I am pleased to get this done for our community. I shall update when I have more information.
24.01.2022 Great news for the Kyogle community! I welcome the completion of the Kyogle Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, which includes the installation of splash park and water play equipment, modification of pool amenities, upgrade of solar PV system andupgrade of the disabled access ramp to the medium sized pool. It is just in time for those hot summer days ... This redevelopment is jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments and Kyogle Council. I congratulate and thank those involved in this project for doing a marvellous job. #lismoremp #kyogle #lismoreelectorate #gettingthingsdone #community
24.01.2022 I recently met with Janet Cook and Lyn Prentice from the Lismore & District Financial Counselling Service and talked about the wonderful work in the Northern Rivers. The Service offers free professional assistance and advice. If you need support with your financial situation, please call the Service on 02 6622 2171.
23.01.2022 Congratulations Tina Cherian for receiving the NSW Government Local Achievement Award, as part of the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival. Tina worked at the Murwillumbah Hospital as a Midwife also ‘dabbled’ in patchwork, which became more than a hobby when she opened Moo Moo Stitches. She is officially retired but has a quilting machine and quilts other people’s projects and for a number of Charites. She donates quilts to the Murwillumbah Palliative Care for fundraising and to ...4CRB, which passes on the quilts to families that have experienced tragedies or uses the quilts for fundraising. With a friend at a Sewing Club at Heritage Care Murwillumbah, she sewed quilts as part of the Aussie Hero Quilts program. I was pleased to present the award to Tina and to attend the opening ceremony of the Tweed Shire Council Seniors Festival, alongside the Member for Tweed Geoff Provest MP, Tweed Shire Council Mayor Councillor Chris Cherry and Councillor James Owen. To our Seniors accross the Lismore Electorate, I hope you enjoy the various events in your area. I take this opportunity to acknowledge your contribution to our community For more information: Tweed Shire - https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/SeniorsFestival, Tenterfield Shire - https://www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au/event/seniors-week-2021 Tweed Valley Weekly Tweed Daily News ..MURWILLUMBAH MATTERS.. 4CRB 89.3FM ABC North Coast
22.01.2022 ***QLD BORDER RESTRICTIONS UPDATE*** The QLD Border Exemption for farmers and agribusiness workers has been extended for one month from today, 21 September 2020. I did lobby for this last week and I am pleased to see that it has been extended for another month. I am still lobbying for the same to be extended to the Health care workers.... For more information, go to https://www.business.qld.gov.au//border-restrictions-agric
21.01.2022 Are you OK? These three little words can make a difference to someone's life. Today, don't forget to ask your mates if they are ok and start a conversation. ... In this time of COVID-19, it is even more important for us to ask this question and look after each other. #lismoremp #lismoreelectorate #lismore #kyogle #tenterfield #murwillumbah #areuok
20.01.2022 Thank you to those community members who attended the Save Our Schools forum earlier today in Murwillumbah, including Tweed Shire Mayor Councillor Chris Cherry and Deputy Mayor Deputy Mayor Reece Byrnes - Labor for Tweed Shire, NSW Teachers Federation organiser Marty Wheatley and Murwillumbah Teachers Association President Sonia Bertram. It was a great opportunity for me, the Shadow Minister for Education Prue Car MP, and Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot MP to lis...ten and hear from the community about the NSW Government's plan to close four Murwillumbah public schools and merge them into one mega Education Campus. The message is clear, we demand the Government and the Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell MLC to halt the plan and consult with the community. Save Murwillumbah Schools Tweed Valley Weekly Tweed Daily News ..MURWILLUMBAH MATTERS..
20.01.2022 Today we celebrate #dogsinpoliticsday. In the photo with me are Zara and Blueboy. They are my two wonderful furry friends . I also have a cat but that's for another day. If you are thinking to get a dog as a pet (and friend for life) please consider adopting one from your local animal rescue. #lismoreelectorate #lismoremp #dogsinpolitics #dogsinpoliticsday #gettingthingsdone
20.01.2022 Enjoying the Northern Rivers Conservatorium Youth Jazz Orchestra performing at The Quad, celebrating Youth Week. SLATE Cafe is serving great food and beverages.
20.01.2022 Zoom, Zoom and more Zoom. Earlier today, I joined a World Suicide Prevention Day webinar - Lismore Lunch with a Legend. Thank you Lismore Suicide Prevention Collaborative for hosting this important event with a wonderful special guest Wayne Wingham, ex-NRL player, legend and presenter for the Black Dog Institute. I also attended the 2020 Virtual Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year Award. Congratulations to all nominees and winners. On behalf of our community, we thank you... for your extraordinary work Also, a big shout out to MATES in Construction for their work in reducing suicide among construction workers. Thank you!
19.01.2022 Congratulations to President David Hallet and the Nimbin School of Arts Inc. Team for safely hosting the 30th Annual Spring Arts Exhibition. The word of the night was quality. It was all accompanied by Dr Harry Freeman's beautiful grand piano playing. I had the honour to officially open it. You must go and see and acquire an artwork from our local artists. Open until the 11th October.
17.01.2022 Thank you Goonellabah Tucki Landcare Group for having me Goonellabah Tucki LANDCARE. A hidden gem in Goonellabah. Made more so by a small, active group of volunteers, who dig deep into their own pockets as well as labour. I spent Saturday afternoon walking and learning about bio diversity and how important it is and also scientific names of trees. Doug is the expert, Shaen is learning and Andrew pretends and is so funny.
17.01.2022 Hello from the Parliament House! I am back in Sydney this week, getting things done for the Lismore Electorate. @nswparliament #lismoremp #gettingthingsdone @lismoreelectorate #nswparliament #tenterfield #lismore #kyogle #murwillumbah
17.01.2022 This morning, leading up to the Get Ready Weekend, I met with members of the Heathcote RFS. We talked about fire risk and the importance of being prepared for the next fire season. This weekend, 19-20 September 2020, is the Get Ready Weekend, Prepare for Bushfire. I encourage you to talk to your local Brigade of the fire risk in your area. One of the fire fighters was at Drake and thanked Amanda from the Lunatic Hotel Drake for all she did for them.... I, of course, thanked them for their support and hard work in keeping our community safe. Thank you!
16.01.2022 It will be a very hot day today, with total fire ban across the Far North Coast and New England regions Please take care, stay safe and stay informed.
14.01.2022 I encourage you to submit Expression of Interest to joining Essential Energy's Customer Advocacy Group.
14.01.2022 UPDATE on QLD Border Restrictions, taking effect from 3.00pm on 23 September 2020. What will change at 3:00pm 23 September 2020. The following parts of the Direction will come into effect to:... > give effect to the Queensland Freight Protocol > allow people to enter Queensland to fulfil informal shared parenting and child contact arrangements > allow New South Wales border zone residents to travel anywhere in Queensland for informal shared parenting arrangements, without quarantining. Similarly, Queensland residents can travel to the New South Wales border zone for this purpose and re-enter Queensland without quarantining > introduce a new ‘H’ category for the border declaration pass for people coming to Queensland for day health appointments > make the use of the approved Queensland Health approved essential health care form (DOCX) mandatory for private health practitioners providing health care to people entering Queensland from hotspots https://www.qld.gov.au//b/border-restrictions-23-september
13.01.2022 Queensland Border Restrictions Update From Tuesday, 1 December 2020, you only need to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass if, in the last 14 days, you have been in a hotspot or overseas and didn’t fly into Queensland when you arrived in Australia. Please note the Lismore Electorate is not a hotspot, NSW is not a hotspot. ... For more information, please visit https://www.qld.gov.au//public-health-/border-restrictions
13.01.2022 Congratulations Felicity a well deserved award for your extraordinary contribution to the community in Drake during the 2019 Long Gully Road bushfire. I also take this opportunity to thank all volunteers, helpers and individuals, who worked so hard during that difficult time. From the bottom of my heart, thank you ... https://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au//state-award-well-ear/
12.01.2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards 2021. Last chance to nominate as applications close Tuesday, 22 September 2020. https://www.women.nsw.gov.au/news-and-eve/women-of-the-year
12.01.2022 Applications for the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Fund have been extended to 2 PM, Thursday, 28 January 2021. The final project completion date has also been extended by 12 months to 30 June 2023. This is great news and I encourage eligible organisations in the Tenterfield, Kyogle, Lismore and Tweed Local Government Areas to apply. For more information, please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//bushfire-local-economic-recovery-f
11.01.2022 Thank you Aunt Priscilla Wightman for your commitment, dedication and handwork through the Lismore Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR). I was delighted to present Aunt Priscilla with a copy of my Community Recognition Statement, highlighting her role in supporting many Aboriginal families in Lismore and its surrounding areas. We are lucky to have her as an Elder. #community #grandmothersagainstremovals #thankyou #lismoremp #lismore #aboriginalcommunity #inspirationalwoman
09.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Catharina 'Kitty' Van Vureen and members of the Nimbin CWA for receiving the 2020 NSW Government Community Service Award. This award is a recognition of their extraordinary work and contribution during the 2019 Mt Nardi Bushfire, supporting our fire fighters, volunteers and members of the community. On behalf of our community, thank you! It was great to have my colleague and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning @jodieharrisonmp with me presentin...g this prestigious award. #lismoremp #lismore #lismoreelectorate #nimbin #countrywomensassociation #countrywomensassociationnsw #thankyou #community #volunteers #volunteersnsw
09.01.2022 Nominations for Essential Energy Community Program are now open and will close on Monday, 10 May 2021. A $175,000 package in total available across 20 zones in EE network area, which includes the Lismore Electorate, with funding of up to $2,500 per successful group. EE has also introduced a new category for groups located in small communities with populations less than 20,000. There will be 10 prizes of $500 for the groups who receive the highest votes in this category. Comm...unity members will then have the opportunity to vote for their favourite project from Tuesday, 18 May 2021 to Monday, 31 May 2021. For more information, visit https://www.essentialenergy.com.au//comm/community-choices Tweed Valley Weekly Tweed Daily News ..MURWILLUMBAH MATTERS.. Northern Rivers Review The Northern Rivers Times LismoreApp Tenterfield Star WHAT - What's Happening Around Tenterfield Nimbin GoodTimes Richmond River Independent Northern Rivers Talking Turkey ABC North Coast
09.01.2022 Daylight saving time begins! Please remember to change your clocks FORWARD by one hour at 2 AM, Sunday, 4 October 2020. To be safe, do it before you go to bed tonight
08.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/JodiMcKayMP/videos/337899000766132/
08.01.2022 An important message from the NSW RFS. Total fire ban is now in force for the Far North Coast. This includes Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys Local Government Areas. Very High fire danger is forecast for the area today and over coming days. Fire dangers in the states north are expected to ease on Sunday.
07.01.2022 With my friend, Bob "Indiana Jones" Carr On more serious note, we explored the Channon Gorge and Terania Creek, and learned about the devastating impact of t...he proposed Dunoon Dam to the remnant of the Big Scrub. Thank you Hugh and Nan Nicholson, Annie Kia, Andrya Hart, Rob Kooyman, Simon Clough, Emma Stone, Nathan Kesteven, Jules Petrov, Jim Richardson for having us. Thank you for your commitment, advocacy and hard work. #lismoremp #lismore #bobcarr #indianajones #adventure #dunoon #dunoondam #thechannon #waterwise #waternorthernrivers
07.01.2022 Important update and great news! From 1 December 2020, people will be able to travel freely to Queensland without a border declaration pass, unless they have been in a COVID-19 hotspot. Some residents have approached me about the current system as it is rather difficult them to upload the required documents. I have advocated to the QLD Government about this issue. I, of course, welcome this news.... https://mypolice.qld.gov.au//changes-to-queensland-bo/amp/
06.01.2022 Labour Day celebrates the eight-hour working day. Groups of workers in the 1850s argued that they should not have to work more than eight hours each day, and th...at they should have eight hours recreation and eight hours rest. At the time, workers spent 10 or 12 hours each day labouring and they worked six days a week. The 1850s brought a strong push for better conditions. A significant part of the push began in 1855 in Sydney. On 21 April 1856, in Melbourne, the stonemasons staged a protest. They went on strike and walked to Parliament House with other members of the building trade. Their claim was for an eight-hour day, effectively a 48-hour week to replace the 60-hour week. The government agreed to an eight-hour day for workers employed on public works, with no loss of pay. 150 years later working people continue to campaign for fair pay and conditions. On Labour Day we remember those men and women who, by their brave actions, made our lives easier.
05.01.2022 Today we honour our Police officers whose lives have been cut short while performing their duty and remember those who have lost their lives through illness or other circumstances. #lismoremp #policeremembranceday #nswpolice #lismore #tenterfield #murwillumbah #kyogle Richmond Police District Tweed-Byron Police District Police Association of NSW
04.01.2022 STAY SAFE & STAY INFORMED
04.01.2022 An important message from our friends at the RFS.
03.01.2022 DELIVERING FOR THE LISMORE ELECTORATE Local communities benefit from 25 projects worth $300,000 LOCAL communities will benefit from 25 worthy projects worth $300,000 announced by State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin under the NSW Government’s 2020 Community Building Partnership Program today (Monday, 23 November 2020)....Continue reading
03.01.2022 QLD Border Restrictions Update Queensland will allow residents from Greater Sydney to enter the state from Tuesday, December 1, 2020. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12901854
02.01.2022 Thank you St Vincent de Paul Richmond Region for organising an online meeting with the Regional Director (North, East), Clare Van Doorn. We had a good and productive discussion about housing affordability, housing supply and homelessness in our region. I was inspired by the work that they do not only in our region but also across NSW. I acknowledge and thank the Richmond Region President, Mick Albany, Vice President, Gene Trim, Secretary Anne Kenny, Central Council President, Gail Gaudron, Community Engagement Coordinator, Rosetta Leo, members of the Richmond Conference, supporters and volunteers for their hardwork and contribution, supporting our community. #lismoremp #lismoreelectorate #gettingthingsdone #stvincentdepaulsociety #stvincentdepaul #housingaffordability #housingsupply #homelessness #community #supportingourcommunity
02.01.2022 Pleased to be part of Parkinson's Awareness Month acknowledged with Local Hero Awards today. Clyde Campbell AM, Director Shake it up Foundation, gave a compelling presentation on groundbreaking research in the quest to slow, stop, cure and prevent Parkinson's, and Janet Griffiths who received a Local Hero Award for Librarian Services (along with Jenny Dowell OAM). Well done Di Lymbury, Rosemary Beasley and John Waters.
01.01.2022 This Labour Day long weekend (Friday 2 October to Monday 5 October inclusive), please take care on the roads. Drive safely and do remember that double demerits are in place over the long weekend. For more information: https://www.mynrma.com.au//d/resources/nsw-double-demerits
