John Barilaro | Politician
John Barilaro
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25.01.2022 Construction has begun on the $37.5 million extension of the wild dog fence that runs along the NSW and Queensland/South Australian borders, a key election commitment of the NSW Government. Once complete, the NSW Border Wild Dog Fence will have more than doubled in length to 1,325 kilometres, making it the longest in the world and a titanic tool in the fight against pests and predators. Wild dogs are a plague on primary producers and their local communities, particularly in ...the state’s far west, causing more than $22 million in damages and lost production in NSW every year. For further information on the project, visit www.lls.nsw.gov.au. #nswpol Adam Marshall MP
25.01.2022 This weekend is ' ' - a reminder to prepare for the bushfire season ahead. NSW Rural Fire Service stations across the Monaro will be holding innovative COVID-safe events and activities, in person and online, with volunteers on hand to answer questions on how to reduce your bushfire risk. Specific details on local events can be found at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/GetReady
24.01.2022 We cannot keep holding the regions back. #nswpol 2GB 873 - Sydney Talk Radio https://www.2gb.com/nsw-deputy-premier-wants-covid-19-rest/
23.01.2022 This evening I joined Chris Smith live from 285m underground at Centennial Coal’s Airly Mine in an Australian TV first. Sky News Australia
23.01.2022 At the SCG to celebrate the life of rugby league legend Tommy Raudonikis. Fantastic to see so many people from different walks of life come together to pay tribute to a true champion of the people and the sport.
22.01.2022 Great to join Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Member for Manly James Griffin to unveil artist impressions of the design of Australia’s first Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice, to be built on the old Manly Hospital site. The hospice will be surrounded by bushland and overlooking Sydney Harbour, providing a peaceful setting for young people and their families during extremely difficult times. The centre will provide teenagers and young adults with short-term respite care and ...specialised palliative care, as well as bereavement support and counselling for their families, seven days a week. For further information and to support the Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice, visit www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au. #nswpol James Griffin MP, Member for Manly
21.01.2022 Great news for wine lovers and growers of our state with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NSW Government and the NSW Wine Association. The agreement, signed at Bill and Vicki’s Leogate Estate Wines in Pokolbin in front of wine industry leaders who were meeting with a visiting Trade Mission from European Union nations, will deliver a range of support measures and commitments with an equivalent value of more than $3 million through to June 2023. I... believe that NSW wine is the best in the world and this agreement will see our Government and the industry working together to identify initiatives that will help our product achieve even greater success both here in NSW and overseas. Only a Coalition Government will allow industries like mining, agriculture, viticulture and horse studs to continue to coexist harmoniously in the Upper Hunter as they have for decades.
21.01.2022 Action packed day in the Upper Hunter catching up with locals in Muswellbrook before a meeting with the Upper Hunter Shire Council in Scone. Dom Perrottet Dave Layzell Upper Hunter Shire Council
21.01.2022 This morning I joined Member for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston, Commissioner of Resilience NSW Shane Fitzsimmons and Hawkesbury Mayor Patrick Conolly to present NSW Government Community Service Awards. Congratulations to all winners.
21.01.2022 Earlier this week I took the opportunity to congratulate Monaro local, Andrew Rolfe, who was named as one of four 2021 Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars. Through this scholarship, farmers are given the opportunity to travel overseas to learn and study farming practices that are used in other countries. Supported by the Australian Wool Innovation, Andrew is planning to use this scholarship to research intensive management techniques and models for Merino sheep production, e...xploring how to develop a productive, sustainable and drought resilient farming system. Congratulations Andrew!
21.01.2022 This morning I visited the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre ahead of its official re-opening following a $1 million redevelopment funded by the NSW Government. The redevelopment includes upgrades to the aquariums, building and cafe deck extensions, a new kitchen and amenities, installation of air conditioning and solar power, rainwater and sewerage upgrades, improved parking and signage, and a new access ramp. Government funding has also unlocked the opportunity for the ...Centre to provide education and research opportunities for schools and universities, both locally and Australia-wide. #nswpol Adam Crouch MP Member for Terrigal Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC)
20.01.2022 Restrictions on the NSW/Victorian border will be eased from today to allow residents to move freely within the border region. The border bubble will also be expanded to include some areas around Pleasant Hills, Lockhart, Benalla, Bright and Mount Beauty. Any person with an existing border region permit will be able to take advantage of these changes, which we hope will make day to day life a lot easier for our border communities.... While we are not back to where we once were, these changes mean people can get back to business and reunite with families and friends. #nswpol
19.01.2022 I'm very excited to share that the new primary school being planned for Googong will be delivered as part of the NSW Government's job creation stimulus package. I'm proud the NSW Nationals are continuing our record of investing in regional education, while providing a much-needed economic boost during these challenging times. The next steps for the new school include the development of design, planning approval, and tenders for builders and delivery phase consultants, which... will begin before the end of the year. Sarah Mitchell MLC #nswpol
19.01.2022 Every time an election or by-election rolls around Labor and a rabble of protest parties rock up into country communities and claim to represent regional NSW. The Upper Hunter by-election is no different. Labor have preselected a local with mining links, and claims that person will return Labor to its base. But if elected they’d be yelling at a wall of their Labor colleagues. Look at Labor MPs demanding the end of coal. They’ll sell out Muswellbrook in a heartbeat if Marrickv...ille screams loud enough. And then there are the Shooters... They claim they’ll put the bush first. But this party votes with Labor more than even the Greens. They are Pauline Hanson in the bush and Sarah Hanson-Young in Macquarie St. The National Party is different. We are a party of geography, not ideology. We live and work in the regions. We know the industries that underpin our communities and we know the investment that is needed to ensure our children’s children can have the same opportunities as their city cousins. It’s the Nationals that can form a coalition with our Liberal Party colleagues but still ensure we are the Praetorian Guard for common sense. The other parties - well, they are just imitators.
18.01.2022 This afternoon NSW Nationals candidate for the Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and I met with Greyhound Racing New South Wales and members of the Muswellbrook Greyhound Racing Club to discuss the importance of the club to the local community and the steps required to enable the track to host TAB meetings in the future.
18.01.2022 These song lyrics say it all. Miss you heaps dad, especially today. Thank you for being my Dad A son rarely tells his Father... How he really feels A handshake or a pat on the back is all that he reveals Thank you for shaping my life Thank you for teaching me all you can You are no ordinary man, no no You make me everything I am Thank you for taking the time Thank you for showing me the way And thank you for being there when I need you most Thank you for every single day Now I've been blessed with kids of my own Got my own bedtime stories to tell If I can raise him half as well as you raised me Guess I'll be doing pretty well Thank you for your guiding hand Thank you for making my dreams come true You're an extraordinary man And I hope you're as proud of me, As I am proud of you Thank you for giving me life Thank you for showing me good from bad I guess I'm only really trying to say Thank you for being my Dad Even though the years drift away and rarely ever took the time to say 'I love you, and I always have And thank you for being my Dad' 'Thank you for being my Dad'
18.01.2022 Excited to announce $128,000 to help Canberra Monaro N Scale Model Railway rebuild after the group’s shed was destroyed by fire. Organisations like the Canberra Monaro N Scale Model Railway play a vital role in providing a sense of purpose and self-esteem to members of the community, as well as forging vital community connections. #nswpol #CMNSG Melinda Pavey
18.01.2022 Today I am proud to announce a new education campus will be built in Jindabyne, giving the community the infrastructure and resources it needs for future growth and development. The world-class facilities will be located at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, and will include a separate primary school and high school. It is crucial that we plan not just for today but for the future. Significant growth is projected across the region with Snowy 2.0 and the Snowy Mounta...ins Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and this new education campus will ensure the community has the facilities it needs. A Community Information Hub will be set up at Park Road and Kalkite Street, Jindabyne from the 8th to 11th December 2020. Registration is required to ensure current social distancing measures are followed. To register your attendance at a session, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-information-hub-jind
17.01.2022 Twelve months ago today we began what was the Monaro's toughest and longest fire season. Thank you again to all of our amazing emergency service personnel for your efforts during what was an extremely challenging time.
17.01.2022 Underground explosions have been recorded on the NSW Central Coast, but they were on purpose. Testing has begun on explosives used in underground mines as the i...ndustry booms. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
17.01.2022 Thanks again to the men and women who are protecting our communities on the NSW-Victoria border. Great to see spirits were high during a visit to Delegate yesterday. #nswpol Monaro Police District
17.01.2022 Great to have Treasurer Dom Perrottet join NSW Nationals candidate for the Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and I in Muswellbrook. We started the day at Tommy Raudonikis’ favourite haunt, Cattle Dog Cafe & Florist, before joining Jess Rouse on AM981 2NM/98.1 Power FM.
16.01.2022 The NSW government will make its biggest investment to boost trade and aggressively expand its overseas presence in a bid to have international business drive the state's COVID-19 economic recovery. #nswpol https://www.smh.com.au//nsw-to-make-its-biggest-investment
16.01.2022 ABC Regional Local Radio and the NSW Country Hour received many messages from listeners putting credit to the Deputy Premier's claim and suggested it was about time the Nationals stood up for farmers,
16.01.2022 After years of devastating drought, parts of regional NSW are on track for the largest harvest in more than a decade. The NSW Government has provided $4.5 billion in funding to help our farmers get through the worst drought on record. When our regional communities do well, the state does better.... #nswpol Steph Cooke MP
15.01.2022 Very exciting to see Queanbeyan featured on the new Monopoly Community Relief edition, which is shining a light on towns who have been doing it tough this year
15.01.2022 Excited to be in Singleton with Member for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole MP, NSW Nationals candidate for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and Singleton Mayor Cr Sue Moore to announce the NSW Government is powering ahead with plans for the Singleton Bypass - building a full interchange for the bypass with the Putty Road. This will be the biggest road infrastructure project in Singleton’s history. We’ve heard from the community that they want a full interchange at Putty Road... to make it easier to access the Singleton town centre from the bypass and that’s what we will deliver. Today I can also announce that as we work towards a concept design for the Muswellbrook bypass, the NSW Government will commit to include connections to Coal Road and work with Council to identify local road upgrades to support that connection. Construction of the Singleton and Muswellbrook bypasses is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs for the region. Singleton Council Muswellbrook Shire Council
14.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE: Two of our state borders are set to be almost entirely blocked off with a $37 million dog proof fence under construction across the outback. The fenc...e warding off a growing number of wild dogs, but it is keeping people out as well. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
13.01.2022 Cooma, Bombala, Nimmitabel and Delegate Showgrounds will all soon undergo major upgrades, thanks to the latest round of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Today I was joined by local MLC Bronnie Taylor to announce more than $851,000 in funding to be shared across the four showgrounds in the Snowy Monaro. This year has highlighted how important our showgrounds are. ... During the 2019/2020 bushfire season, our showgrounds became evacuation centres, a support centre for those impacted and a camp for our amazing BlazeAid volunteers. This significant investment from the NSW Government will deliver better facilities and stronger infrastructure that will benefit our region for years to come. The much-needed work will also help get the local economy back on track by creating much-needed jobs in our region. #nswpol Bronnie Taylor MLC
13.01.2022 ’ . More people will be allowed to gather both at home and in outdoor public spaces, and smaller hospitality venues can increase their capacity under a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions. From Tuesday, 1 December:... - Up to 50 people (currently 20) can visit a residence as long as an outdoor space is being utilised, however, it’s recommended no more than 30 people gather if the residence has no outdoor area. - Up to 50 people can gather outdoors in a public space (currently 30). - Small hospitality venues (up to 200 square metres in size) will be allowed to have one person per two square metres indoors. From Monday, 14 December: - The Public Health Order requiring employers to allow employees to work from home (where it is reasonably practicable to do so) will be repealed. We want the people of NSW to have a proper festive season. You deserve it. #nswpol
13.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has entered my annual Christmas card competition so far - we have A LOT of amazing entries. Any pre-school or primary school students in the Monaro who still wish to take part must send their pictures to 213 Crawford Street (PO Box 998) Queanbeyan NSW 2620 by 5pm tomorrow. This year’s theme is A wish for Christmas.
12.01.2022 Yesterday I was joined by local MLC Bronnie Taylor, Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer and members of the Dalgety Show Society to officially open the showground’s newly revamped pavilion. Thanks to more than $217,000 in NSW Government funding the Dalgety community now have a user friendly pavilion that will benefit them for years to come. #nswpol Bronnie Taylor MLC
11.01.2022 The NSW Nationals party room will no longer attend joint party room or parliamentary leadership meetings and until this matter is resolved. https://www.nswnationals.org.au//10092020-NSW-Nationals-me
10.01.2022 It was great to speak at the Civil Contractors Federation NSW State of the State Luncheon last week. The CCF is the only organisation in Australia charged with representing all employers in the civil construction and maintenance industry. Thanks to President Michael Fitzgerald, General Manager, Talis Civil Pty Ltd and Vice President Kim Liddell, Director, Non Destructive Excavations Australia Pty Ltd for having me.... Civil Contractors Federation NSW
10.01.2022 Six NRL games are coming to regional NSW next year! Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour, Mudgee, Tamworth and Bathurst will host. Take a look! ... Dugald Saunders
10.01.2022 It was great to see so many people in the community provide their feedback on the new high school for Bungendore, through both the online survey and at the recent engagement hub. I’m really excited about this project and based on the feedback we have received so far it is clear that the community is too. Sustainable design, technology, easy accessibility and shared spaces with the community were the key preferences raised by the community and we will take that on board as we move ahead with this exciting project. I understand that for some, the chosen location came as a surprise, but what we will be delivering is really unique. We will be creating an education precinct, which will benefit generations to come. I believe this is a great site. I’m excited to be getting on with delivering this new high school.
10.01.2022 Great to be in Singleton with NSW Nationals candidate for the Upper Hunter Dave Layzell to officially open his campaign office on John St. Dave is a great local candidate, focused on creating more and better-paying local jobs while tackling the cost of living. Make sure you pop your head in and say hello to the team!
10.01.2022 Wild dogs are the biggest threat farmers face in Western NSW. Earlier this week I visited Hungerford with Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Adam Marshall to turn the first sod on the NSW Border Wild Dog Fence upgrade and extension. Once complete, the fence will run the equivalent length of Sydney to Bourke and back again, to keep wild dogs off farming properties.... #nswpol Adam Marshall MP
09.01.2022 #LIVE: NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro is speaking about backbench threats to split the Coalition over a contentious koala protection policy. The State Gove...rnment could be plunged into a minority as National backbenchers threaten to resign and some ministers say they're prepared to give up their portfolios if changes to the koala planning legislation aren't made. A special party room meeting was held this morning with many regional MPs dialling in from their electorates. See more
09.01.2022 Good news for our wonderful students with the green light given for school formals and graduations. Drought, bushfires and COVID-19 has meant it has incredibly tough year for regional NSW, and this has come during the hardest year of education for our year 12 students. They deserve to have something to look forward to after all their hard work.... #nswpol Sarah Mitchell MLC Bronnie Taylor MLC
07.01.2022 Last week I joined local residents in Bombala and Delegate to officially open both towns’ new and improved CBDs. It was important that we maintained the heritage feel of both towns, and these upgrades, which include improved parking, landscaping and drainage works, have done exactly that. Thanks to The Delegate Progress Association, the Delegate’s Residents Group, the Bombala Chamber of Commerce and the Bombala Community Representative Group for all your hard work in bringi...ng this project to life. #nswpol Snowy Monaro Regional Council
07.01.2022 It was a special night last night celebrating 10 years in NSW Parliament with my beautiful family, friends and supporters. Thank you to everyone who came along to mark this milestone and to those who have been with me on this rollercoaster. A special mention to our wonderful MC Bronnie Taylor MLC, Peter V’landys for sharing his knowledge and vision for the future of sport and my good friend Ricky Stuart for his kind words.
06.01.2022 Koala protection laws are a hot topic in state politics but, for locals in Sydney's southwest, there's a cold reality. Many have lost control over their land, l...ashing out at the government as being hypocritical. Experts say several sites have no relevance to our koala population. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
06.01.2022 Great to join Ricky Stuart and the Raiders at Michelago Public School to promote the ASPIRE program. ASPIRE aims to bring children/adults together; building community resilience and a strong sense of community, ensuring no one is left behind. Canberra Raiders Bronnie Taylor MLC Kristy McBain
05.01.2022 Great to see Jodi McKay MP teaming up with the SMH’s City Editor to highlight the incredible work we are doing to support communities right across regional NSW. It’s only the Nationals that will deliver this level of investment to the bush! Disappointing to read that Labor and the Greens want to kill the universally loved Stronger Country Communities Fund and our other regional programs.... I’ll be sure to let all regional Mayors and Councils know of your plans to pull the rug out from under them, after they’ve endured drought, bushfires and now the economic fallout from COVID-19. You can count on me to always defend regional NSW. But then again, our regional communities are pretty good at speaking out for themselves. Jodie, I suggest you read a few of those regional submissions to the Inquiry before we get started. https://www.smh.com.au//coalition-seats-big-winners-from-s
04.01.2022 Last night I joined Chris Smith for an Australian TV first - broadcasting live from inside Airly mine, 285m underground. It was great to meet some miners from Centennial and chat with locals about what the industry means to them.
03.01.2022 2020 has been challenging for us all with drought, bushfires, floods and now COVID-19. Recently I’ve had hard conversations to tackle my own demons and mental health, and encourage you all to do the same. Reach out and check in this R U OK? Day.... https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au//6511fd9df8427cd9a1fcbee
03.01.2022 Buy Regional is not only about giving businesses in the bush the gift of new customers and helping to stimulate local economies, it’s also about boosting morale in rural towns and connecting people in the city with our innovative regional retailers. From the ‘batman’ of Guyra to the whisky kings of Corowa, meet the amazing bush entrepreneurs who’ve survived the year from hell and #BuyRegional this Christmas!
03.01.2022 This morning I was joined by Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole, NSW Nationals candidate for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and Duty MLC for the Upper Hunter Sam Farraway at the Singleton Diggers for a freight roundtable. Through COVID, the NSW Nationals in Government have worked closely with industry members to protect jobs and address operational challenges. We’ve committed almost $1.5 billion to fixing country roads, rail and bridges through projects like the Paterson River Bridges replacement and the Port Waratah yard rail upgrade.
02.01.2022 Sky News host Chris Smith has spoken about the importance of our coal industry with Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon and NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro, broadcast from inside Airly Coal Mine in New South Wales.
02.01.2022 Great news for rugby league fans in regional NSW, with the NRL announcing the 2021 season will feature six matches in regional locations. Bathurst (Penrith), Wagga Wagga (Canberra), Tamworth (Wests Tigers), Dubbo (South Sydney), Mudgee (Manly) and Coffs Harbour (Cronulla) will all host matches as part of the Super Regional Series. There’s nothing quite like a game of footy to boost morale and nobody deserves it more than our resilient communities in the regions. ... Sydney might be the home of the NRL, but the regions are where it was born. #nswpol NRL - National Rugby League Dugald Saunders MP Bathurst Regional Council Multicultural Council Of Wagga Wagga Inc. Tamworth Regional Council Dubbo Regional Council Mid-Western Regional Council Coffs Harbour City Council
01.01.2022 With today marking the first day of summer, I encourage everyone to sit down with family, friends and neighbours to prepare for the natural hazards of the season. Last year was a horror bushfire season across NSW, and this year we’re expecting a wet and wild few months with experts warning of a La Niña summer. Discuss your bushfire survival plan, don’t drive through floodwater, swim between the flags if you’re heading to the coast, and make sure your home is fire safe this summer.
01.01.2022 "Time to open up our regions." My op-ed in today's Daily Telegraph. #nswpol Daily Telegraph
01.01.2022 Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex will soon be expanded to include a multi-use indoor sport, recreation and event facility thanks to an $11 million grant from the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package. The detailed design work has already been completed, meaning this project is shovel-ready. 150 jobs are set to be created during construction.... The facility is ideally located close to the northern railway line and M1 motorway, and this combination of easy train and car access will result in a highly connected regional sporting destination a valuable asset for NSW and the region. #nswpol Adam Crouch MP Member for Terrigal Taylor Martin MLC
01.01.2022 Give the gift of buying regional this Christmas! There’s still plenty of time to help out regional retailers and producers by ordering your Christmas presents and food from regional NSW. To celebrate one year since we launched Buy Regional, I decided to throw together some prawn dishes, because nothing says Christmas in Australia like fresh prawns! ... The prawns are from the Clarence River, I used my favourite olive oil from Muswellbrook and even the beautiful timber platters I picked up in Narrabri. Take a look and if you can, #BuyRegional this Christmas! Jump on the website here: http://www.nsw.gov.au/buyregional
