NSW Lib Updates

NSW Families Want Action In NSW, Not Labor’s Do-Nothing Delaying Tactics
Written by Pru Goward MP
The State Labor Government refuses to take a leadership position on positive environmental issues, sitting back and waiting for the Federal Government to do it’s job for it, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Environment Pru Goward said today.

“During Budget Estimates hearings today, Carmel Tebbutt said she wants national action on almost every environmental issue of importance to NSW - but none is occurring and NSW's environment is the loser,” Ms Goward said.

After 13 Years In Government Della Says: "We Need To Fix The System"
Written by Jillian Skinner MP
Despite the State Labor Government being in office for 13 years, Labor Health Minister John Della Bosca says ‘systemic failure’ is to blame for the financial woes at Dubbo Hospital, Shadow Minister for Health Jillian Skinner said today.

Reports have revealed Dubbo Hospital medical staff have had to pay for medical supplies out of their own pocket, have had to visit the local vet to get bandages, that pathology reports have been put on hold due to equipment stock shortages, staff have been unpaid for periods of time and local suppliers have also not had their bills paid.

'Quite Irresponsible': Carr Blows Whistle On Labor's $42B Debt Bomb
Written by Barry O'Farrell MP
Former Premier Bob Carr has blown the whistle on Labor’s $42 billion debt bomb while trying to blame his successors for the State Government’s failure to invest in crucial infrastructure upgrades, NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell said today.

“The NSW Labor Government has wasted this state’s economic prosperity,” Mr O’Farrell said.

David Campbell’s Massive Budget Estimates Blunder
Written by Gladys Berejiklian MP
Transport Minister David Campbell’s statement today in a Budget Estimates hearing that integrated ticketing would be introduced by 2010 demonstrates he is incompetent and out of his depth, Shadow Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian said today.

“Mr Campbell’s statement today demonstrates he has not been briefed on this important issue and is totally incapable of managing the growing crisis in public transport,” Ms Berejiklian said.

Rees-Cycled Spin: Premier Caught Out Spinning On Spin Doctors
Written by Jillian Skinner MP
Nathan Rees has been exposed as being loose with the truth after revelations his claims of sacking five spin doctors in his office have been exaggerated, or ‘spun’, Deputy NSW Opposition Leader Jillian Skinner said today.

Nathan Rees claims he reduced media staff in his office from 11 positions to 6 positions. It was revealed in Budget Estimates that two of the spin doctors were not sacked at all, and simply moved into other Ministerial offices.

NSW Treasurer Unsure How Federal Bank Guarantees Will Impact State Finances
Written by Mike Baird MP
The Federal Government’s decision to guarantee all debt issuance of Australia's banks may have an unintended impact on State Government finances according to NSW Treasury, however NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal is unable to clarify, Shadow Minister for Finance Mike Baird said today.

"At a time when governments across the world are determining appropriate steps to combat the financial crisis, the NSW Treasurer is delegating all the heavy lifting,” Mr Baird said.

All We Want For Women: Straight Answers
Written by Pru Goward MP
At today’s Budget Estimates the Minister for Women Verity Firth came well prepared not to answer any questions about domestic violence related homicides in NSW, Shadow Minister for Women Pru Goward said today.

“The State Labor Government might talk big about domestic violence but it is never able to answer basic questions - like how many homicides in NSW were related to domestic violence last year,” Ms Goward said.

Della Bosca Must Help Dubbo: Hospital Staff Visiting Local Vet For Supplies
Written by Jillian Skinner MP
Revelations Dubbo Hospital staff have been forced to visit the local vet to access basic hospital supplies like bandages show just how bad the health crisis is in NSW, Shadow Minister for Health Jillian Skinner said today.

Reports have revealed medical staff have had to pay for medical supplies out of their own pocket, have had to visit the local vet to get bandages, that pathology reports have been put on hold due to equipment stock shortages, staff have been unpaid for periods of time and local suppliers have also not had their bills paid.

Accident On The F3? Della's Solution - Catch The Train
Written by Chris Hartcher MP
In March 2008, the NSW Labor Government committed to spending $28 million to create 19 new cross over points on the F3 to prevent traffic gridlock in the event of major disruptions, yet when Minister for the Central Coast, John Della Bosca, was questioned on Monday about the promised alternative arrangements, he could not provide any alternative but to catch a train.

“Mr Della Bosca’s solution to the F3 traffic gridlock – to make a contingency plan to catch the train – is no solution, it’s an arrogant insult,” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Chris Hartcher said today.

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