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Government votes against better protection for vital groundwater
The Member for Barwon, Roy Butler today carried the historic Coal Seam Gas Moratorium Bill in the NSW Parliament’s Legislative Assembly. “Much will be made of me carrying the CSG Moratorium Bill, but it should...
4 June, 2020
It's Only Just Begun
The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party have been told by Treasurer Dominic Perrottet that the proposed public sector wage freeze is “just the beginning” of changes the Government will make to regain the economy and employment in...
28 May, 2020
Granting our sports clubs a kick along
Member for Barwon Roy Butler has announced that twelve Sporting Clubs will share in more than $92,000 in funding thanks to the 2019-20 Local Sport Grant Program. Mr Butler said the funding will allow these...
18 May, 2020
Working from home works - it’s time for the bush to telecommute
If there is one positive from the COVID-19 pandemic it’s the widespread realisation that working from home works, says Member for Barwon, Roy Butler. Mr Butler is calling on the NSW Government to review the...
5 May, 2020
Butler calls on the NSW Government to waive car rego fees
Member for Barwon, Roy Butler is adding his voice to calls for car registration waivers saying motorists shouldn’t be slogged with car registration fees while we’re being told to stay off the roads. “The cost...
24 April, 2020
Our clubs and pubs support our communities – Government must support them
Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has said the viability of member clubs across New South Wales should be a priority for the Government with the local MP calling for a temporary waiver of the quarterly...
22 April, 2020
Give our clubs a sporting chance
Member for Barwon Roy Butler is calling on the NSW Government to provide financial support to community sporting and recreation clubs for fixed expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sporting and recreation clubs are essential to...
22 April, 2020
Regional NSW needs more than Departmental window dressings
Member for Barwon, Roy Butler is calling on the NSW Government to give the new Department of Regional NSW proper powers and put it to work. The Deputy Premier's announcement states that the Department's first...
20 April, 2020
Government assistance packages must take account of drought impacts
Member for Barwon Roy Butler is urging the State and Federal Governments to take account of the impacts of drought and amend the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 assistance packages. “Businesses in Barwon have been...
6 April, 2020