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Latest news/media releases

Financial Assistance for Flood-Affected Residents in Cessnock Electorate

Our community has once again faced the immense challenges of severe weather. My thoughts are with everyone impacted by the recent East Coast severe weather event and flooding in NSW.…
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More than 1,000 apprentices, trainees and cadets to start careers in NSW Councils including in Lake Macquarie City Council and Cessnock City Council

Hundreds of new apprentices and trainees vital to the delivery of essential local services have hit the ground running with councils across the state, thanks to a landmark $252.2 million…
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Start your midwifery career with NSW Health

Registered nurses in Electorate of Cessnock are encouraged to start their midwifery careers by applying to become a midwifery student in a NSW public hospital. Applications have now opened for…
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New school bus service for Huntlee and North Rothbury

Families in the Hunter will benefit from a new dedicated afternoon school bus service from Branxton to the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas starting from Monday 2nd June. The Minns…
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Two local schools benefit from boost in walking and cycling infrastructure near schools

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to prioritise safety and accessibility for school students, with a $10 million boost in walking and cycling infrastructure near schools. Some 24 locations will…
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$138 million Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment move ahead

The $138 million Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with a builder appointed to deliver the project, and construction expected to begin in the coming months. The NSW Government…
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Raising the Barr

Raising the BARR – Week ending 25/1/2025

Clayton Barr
CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTIONS FOR 2025 It’s that time of the year, once again, for me to turn my eye to the crystal ball to see what 2025 has in store…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 6/12/2024

KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON – IT’S ALL IMPORTANT FOR CHRISTMAS Just a few weeks ago, the Premier of NSW was asking the people of NSW to be thoughtful about their…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 22/11/2024

A LOT OF IMPORTANT STUFF IN POLITICS RARELY GETS A HEADLINE One of the top 5 complaints that I receive in the Electorate Office is to do with parking fines.…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 08/11/2024

OPINION – WHAT THE US ELECTION INDICATES FOR US Dangerously, this a bit of a stream of consciousness on what I have been able to absorb, understand and mis-understand, interpret…
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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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