You do not need to travel far to see that communities need upgrades to their local infrastructure.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Better roads, well-maintained schools, improved hospitals, water security and more sports and community facilities are needed in every corner of NSW.
That’s why I called on the Nationals Leader, John Barilaro, to support Labor’s plan to invest 100% of the proceeds from the nationalisation of Snowy Hydro back into regional NSW. This investment could create jobs, grow the economy and improve the quality of life of all who live in regional NSW.
I was disappointed to see the Deputy Premier reject this idea.
Instead, he thinks we should invest only 30% of the proceeds into our regions, giving Sydney once again more than the lion’s share.
Throughout its history the Snowy Hydro has been a great example of the wealth creation capacity of regional infrastructure.
As it enters its next chapter, under complete ownership by the Australian Government, it is only fair that the benefits are re-invested back in our regions to secure their future.
Luke Foley
Leader of NSW Labor