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Latest news/media releases

Corrections Staff Celebrated In The Cessnock Region

National Corrections Day will be marked in the Cessnock region today, celebrating the 10,000 correctional staff in NSW – and the 25,000 frontline officers across Australia – who work tirelessly…
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“Not Part of Her Plan” – Country Labor Slams Berejiklian for Indulgent $1.5 Billion Museum Spend in Sydney

Country Labor MP, Clayton Barr  accused Liberal-National Premier, Gladys Berejiklian of neglecting regional NSW while it’s struggling with a record breaking drought and fires, after she decided to spend at…
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NSW Opposition Slams Berejklian Government For a Decade Of Failures On Water

The NSW Labor Opposition has accused the NSW National Party of scrambling at “five minutes to midnight” to cover for a decade of failures on water policy, as rural and…
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Swim Legend James Magnussen Named Ambassador For Royal Life Saving’s Summer Safety Campaign

Australian swimming legend James Magnussen has been named the Ambassador for Royal Life Saving NSW’s 2019-20 Stay Safe Summer campaign. The two-time world champion and Olympic medalist said that being…
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Digital Dilemma for Seniors and Multicultural Groups

State Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr and the Labor Party, is calling on the Berejiklian Government to consider the needs of seniors and non-English speaking people who are missing out…
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Minister Must Act To Discover Truth About Dapto Greyhounds

The Minister for Racing, Kevin Anderson, must call for the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission to hold an inquiry into all matters related to greyhound racing at Dapto. Under the…
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Raising the Barr

Raising the BARR – Week ending 14 June 2019

NSW Budget – What you won’t hear the Government say As you read this column you will have spent the past 24-48 hours hearing many stories from the NSW Budget…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 31 May 2019

Emergency Services – Workers Compensation – and a 15% Fee Coming Your Way Late last year, literally the last day of Parliament, a new piece of Legislation was passed that…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 17 May 2019

Imagine Our Country Without Medicare? Last week, Bob Hawke passed away.  Reading the many tributes and lists of achievements I was reminded about the historic path of our wonderful scheme…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 3 May 2019

NSW Parliament Heads Back to Work On Tuesday of this week the new session of the 57th Parliament officially began. It is quite a series of tradition, pomp and ceremony…
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Speeches

Men’s Sheds

I acknowledge the great work for communities across Australia that is done by men’s sheds. The vision of men’s sheds was and is to establish a place for men that…
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Coalfields Cancer Support Group

I acknowledge the Coalfields Cancer Support Group for the wonderful fundraising work they do, with proceeds being donated to Newcastle’s Calvary Mater Hospital for research equipment. The group was established…
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Beresfield-Tarro-Woodberry Neighbourhood Watch

The Beresfield-Tarro-Woodberry Neighbourhood Watch has been operating for more than 20 years. The group is very active in their area and provide a great service to their communities, especially as…
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Greta Community Meeting

I also pay my respects to a former Premier of this State, Mr Nick Greiner. While he is not a political hero of mine, it is important to recognise the…
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