The Minns Labor Government has moved to extend the strict bail test that applies to young people accused of stealing cars and breaking into homes, amid ongoing concerns about youth crime. An additional test under section 22C of the Bail Act 2013 was introduced by the...
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Hughes Accuses Joyce and Nats of Not Caring for New England Students
New England Labor candidate Laura Hughes has condemned sitting member Barnaby Joyce and the National party for voting against a move to make Labor’s free TAFE initiative permanent. Ms Hughes says fee-free TAFE was giving people in the New England an opportunity to...
Moylan to Introduce Private Members Bill for Youth Crime Reform
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave notice in Parliament today of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill. Mr Moylan intends to read the Bill either next week or in the March NSW Parliament sittings. The Bill seeks to make three...
Joyce Unclear Whether He’ll Have Another Tilt at Leadership
New England MP Barnaby Joyce hasn’t completely ruled out a run at the Nationals leadership again following reports that he was going to be hidden by the party ahead of the upcoming federal election. It had been reported that a new rule requiring the party’s shadow...
Moylan Opens Satellite Office in Inverell
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has unveiled a new electorate office in Inverell to provide a central place for the community to raise state government matters. From 11 February, the office will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Inverell Shire...
Labor’s New England Candidate Predicts April or May Election
Labor’s New England candidate for the upcoming federal election Laura Hughes has singled out possible dates she believes the federal election will take place. Speaking on STA FM this week, Ms Hughes believes Australians will go to the polls either on April 12th or the...
Youth Crime Petition Launched in State Parliament
A petition has been launched with NSW Parliament in a bid to address youth crime in rural and regional areas. Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says the petition seeks to strengthen bail laws to prevent violent young offenders from re-offending, provide increased...
Labor’s Candidate for New England Makes First Promise
Labor’s New England candidate for the upcoming federal election Laura Hughes says she will reinstate the Inverell Aquatic Centre funding back to Inverell Shire Council, if elected as the new member. $10 million had been allocated to the project by the former coalition...
Labor Confirms Candidate for New England
Labor has announced its candidate for the upcoming federal election with educator Laura Hughes to run against incumbent Barnaby Joyce. The Northern Daily leader reports thar Ms Hughes will be focusing her campaign on healthcare, building on the success of Tamworth’s...