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Latest news/media releases

NSW Government to expand the role of pharmacists to ear infections; nausea; acid reflux; acne; muscle and joint pain.

Thousands of people across NSW will be able to access treatment for ear infections, wound management, nausea, gastro, acne, muscle and joint pain at their local pharmacy, boosting access to…
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110 new police officers start across NSW

The NSW Government is proud to welcome 110 new Probationary Constables to the NSW Police Force. Class 363 attestated at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday 16 August and have…
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NSW Government invests $74 million in TAFE NSW digital infrastructure

Sixty-eight TAFE NSW campuses will receive a significant funding boost of $74 million over 2 years to improve digital infrastructure. The multi-million-dollar investment includes upgrading the outdated 2009 network, enhancing…
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Upgrades now complete at Cessnock’s Bridges Hill Skatepark

Works on the ever-popular Bridges Hill Skatepark in Cessnock have been completed with the upgraded park now open to the public. The works, funded by the NSW Government, included demolition…
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Expressions of Interest sought for new ambulance station site in Edgeworth

Expressions of Interest are being sought for a suitable site in Edgeworth to build a new ambulance station as part of the NSW Government’s $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program.…
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First Home Buyers Assistance in the Electorate of Cessnock

More than 33,000 first home buyers across NSW have received substantial support towards buying their first home thanks to the Minns Government’s focus on getting more people into more homes…
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Raising the Barr

Raising the BARR – Week ending 17/5/2024

THE ENERGY EVOLUTION IS NO EASY RIDE Many will be aware that across Australia we are moving our energy production away from fossil fuels like coal and gas, and toward…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 3/5/2024

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE SUPER CAREFUL ABOUT SCAMS As sure as night follows day, the scammers of this world are getting better and better at their ability to convince us…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 19/04/2024

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE BONDI JUNCTION COMMUNITY In a few weeks’ time we will mark 12 months since the tragic bus crash at Greta. We will reflect on…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 29/03/2024

TO CHANGE OR NOT TO CHANGE Everyday it seems that the media coverage focuses on a change that is being made somewhere and then goes on to voice the many…
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Speeches

Ethan Floyd 10 May 2022

Clayton Barr - Private Member's Statement
“Ethan Floyd was part of the Y NSW Youth in Parliament program from earlier this year. Congratulations to Ethan for his advocacy and hard work as part of the program.”…
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Education Speech 31 March 2022

Clayton Barr - Private Member's Statement
Below is a speech from a Private Members Statement Clayton made regarding the need for four new schools required in the Cessnock Electorate to provide for the growing population. Clayton…
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Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022

Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (16:31): I make a contribution to debate on the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022, and I recognise…
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Abbie Lee Russell

Clayton Barr - Community Recognition Statements
Congratulations to Abbie Lee Russell who is the 2021 Community Education Student of the Year award winner. Abbie enrolled with Atwea College in 2020 and completed a pre‑vocational program in…
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