NEWS
08 Jan – National Cabinet update
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and management of Australia’s borders in the context of the emergence of new variants. National Cabinet continues to work together to address issues and...
Seasons Greetings
As we emerge from the unique challenges thrown at us in 2020, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and safe holiday season. Very few would even have dreamt how this year continues to pan out, with individuals and families (likewise the federal...
Work underway on Hume Freeway link to Albury’s north
A $15.8 million project to build two new ramps connecting Davey Road with the Hume Highway, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments, will help unlock Albury’s booming industrial precinct and significantly improve freight access to the area. Member for...
Helping small business in Farrer power on
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has congratulated three local businesses who will each receive funding from the federal government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program. According to Ms Ley small businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19 and any assistance from government is a...
11 Dec – National Cabinet update
At the final meeting of the year, leaders discussed Australia’s economic recovery, the COVID-19 response, the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, the Framework for National Reopening by Christmas, helping Australians prepare to go back to work in a COVID-safe...
$18.9m in new road projects to keep motorists safer in Farrer
Local MP Sussan Ley has welcomed an $18.9m cash injection on key Farrer transport routes to accelerate road safety improvement works across her electorate. According to Ms Ley the bulk of the upgrades will see the installation of new edge and centre audio-tactile...
Recovery grants for ‘cancelled’ agricultural shows and field days
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has announced one-off ‘recovery’ payments to local agricultural show and field day organisers helping to cover eligible expenses for cancelled events during 2020. According to Ms Ley nearly every show or field days was ‘scratched’ in my electorate...
$19m boost for sports, events in Albury
A new sporting era in Albury began today with the official opening of the redeveloped Lavington Sports Ground as one of the premier sporting venues in regional Australia. The development of a second playing arena, new amenities, a function room and a grandstand...
NSW/VIC border re-opening offers a fresh challenge
The reopening of the NSW-Victorian border late on Sunday night presents new challenges for border communities. While most of us understood the NSW Government’s need to act after a jump in COVID-19 cases around Melbourne, the blunt approach of shutting the border...
NBN superfast business broadband expands in Farrer
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has welcomed the expansion of NBN Co’s super-fast business internet option to include three more urban areas in Farrer. According to Ms Ley, NBN’s Business Fibre Zone first announced in late September, is now available in Griffith’s CBD area as...