The first debate between the two women competing for the education minister position in (New South Wales) NSW has been marked by the differences in how they plan to fund the sector, increase teachers’ pay, and address supply issues. Opposition Education Minister Prue Car made it clear that if elected, Labor is going to scrap…
Teacher Shortage Solution More Complex Than Just Raising Wages: Education Minister
March 16, 2023
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SYDNEY—Resolving the teacher shortage in New South Wales (NSW) requires a more complex solution beyond just hiring and more wages, hinted Education Minister Sarah Mitchell ahead of the state election. In an election debate at the Centre of Independent Studies on March 14, Shadow Education Minister Prue Car claimed to solve the teacher shortage was…
‘We Need Homes’: Disability Groups Call for Action
Current strategies to address the housing needs of nearly 20 percent of the New South Wales (NSW) population cannot meet demand and are not fit for purpose, disability groups say. Seven groups representing the 1.4 million NSW people with disabilities on Wednesday issued a blueprint for action they want the next NSW government to take….
Vaccines Don’t Stop Transmission: NSW Premier Pushing Public Service to Scrap Mandates
February 27, 2023
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Widespread vaccine mandates in Australia’s most populous state New South Wales (NSW), should be scrapped, according to (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet. The premier said he issued the directive to the state’s public service but conceded certain areas were keeping mandates going. “I’ve made it abundantly clear what my position is on this, and it’s based…
New South Wales Digs Itself Into Coal Reserve Hole
February 16, 2023
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Commentary New South Wales (NSW) has introduced a reservation policy for coal. A certain portion of coal produced in the state will be required by law to be sold within the state. The policy will likely come into effect on the 1st of April, but that doesn’t mean it’s a joke. This is one more…
Gas Drilling to Be Banned Along Entire NSW Coastline If Government Wins Election
February 15, 2023
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The New South Wales (NSW) government will override a court order to open up gas drilling along the state’s coastline if it wins the upcoming March election. Energy Minister and Treasurer Matt Kean described the move as standing “up for the environment.” The announcement comes after the Federal Court of Australia quashed a decision by…
‘Populist Rhetoric’: Major Coal Miner Lambasts Government for Limiting Exports
February 12, 2023
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Dreams of creating an “Elysian fields of a renewable economy” have created a potential energy shortfall in New South Wales (NSW) which has forced the government to limit how much coal miners can send overseas, says leading miner Whitehaven Coal. The government is set to impose a quota on mining firms to reserve 10 percent of…
Metro to Sydney’s New Aerotropolis Now a Step Closer
A major extension of Sydney’s metro rail project is on track, including the link to the city’s new airport. While always part of the New South Wales government’s vision, the metro connection with the western Sydney aerotropolis is now a step closer to reality following the successful completion of other key sections of the network….
‘You’ve Got to Make the Tough Decisions’: New South Wales’ Leaders Debate Gets Fiery
February 9, 2023
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Heated exchanges marked the first New South Wales (NSW) election debate as the premier and opposition leader locked horns over big issues facing Australia’s most populous state. Voters of NSW will take to the polls on March 25 to decide whether they want to keep the centre-right Coalition, which has governed the state for 12 years…
Push to Wind up Company Behind Failed Plastic Recycling Scheme
February 6, 2023
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An Australian court will be asked to wind up the company behind a soft plastics recycling scheme that’s left mountains of waste across the country. Authorities have discovered more than 30 stockpiles of plastic across Victoria, New South Wales (NSW), and South Australia after the REDCycle scheme was paused last year. Efforts are now underway…
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