After twelve years representing the Barwon electorate, I recently announced that I will not be recontesting the seat in the March 2019 election. The state is in good hands politically and now in an excellent financial position to inject further funds that will see continued investment into our communities. Over the next year and a half I am looking forward to a number of new key announcements which continues the rebuild and reforms that have been enacted.
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My wife Linda and I have worked hard to raise the issues and profile of the Barwon Electorate in Macquarie Street and beyond. We will continue the support and advocacy within the electorate in the lead up to the next election.
I was afforded an extended period of time as the Nationals candidate in the lead up to the 2007 election and I want to pass that same opportunity on to the next candidate for the Nationals. In the meantime it is business as usual. I’m looking forward to the coming budget announcements. It continues to be a privilege to represent such a vast and diverse electorate.
NSW CROWN LAND LAWS SIMPLIFIED
The NSW Government has passed the Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill, to improve and streamline legislation for the Crown estate, bringing seven separate pieces of legislation together into one. This is the final step in delivering modern Crown land legislation across the state.
For more information on the Crown Land Management Amendment Bill and the Crown Land Management Act visitwww.crownland.nsw.gov.au
STOP QUAD BIKE DEATHS
Farm safety is something that we must all commit to – quad bikes are tools of the trade just like any other farm machinery and must be treated as such. I encourage our Barwon Communities to prioritize safety and review the available rebates for OPDs, side-by-side vehicles and helmets, and more recently scrapped training costs.
We are calling for stronger national action on quad bike safety following the release of the largest ever survey into quad bike use in the workplace. The recent Quad Bike and Operator Protective Devices (OPDs) Workplace Safety Survey Report showed how OPDs such as roll bars could help prevent serious injury. Researchers also investigated the use and performance of quad bike helmets, confirming they reduced the risk of head injuries by about 50 per cent.
The research showed how simple safety devices like OPDs could save lives, keeping farmers safer on our rural properties.
THE 2017 LIFE AND LIGHT PHOTO COMPETITION
The Western Local Land Services 2017 Life and Light Photo Competition is proving to be as popular as ever, with a number of amazing images showcasing the beauty, diversity and uniqueness of Western NSW. Since the competition was launched amateur photographers have been submitting entries across eight categories.
This year, all photos must be submitted through the Life and Light website, www.lifeandlight.com.au. On the website, you will also find a gallery of photos already entered in the competition, frequently asked questions, entry rules and more general information.
Entries for the 2017 Life and Light Photo Competition close on Friday June 30.
Winners will be announced at the Western Landcare forum dinner in Broken Hill on August 4.
THUMBS UP
I congratulate Emily Sinderberry from Condobolin who has been awarded the annual 2017 Horizon Scholarship, which recognises leadership and commitment to the future of Australian agriculture. The Scholarship is an initiative of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation in partnership with industry sponsors.
