SPEECH: Labor’s neglect of the NSW North Coast

SENATE HANSARD – 17 September 2008 Senator NASH (New South Wales) (1:36 PM) —I rise today to talk, very specifically, about Labor’s neglect of the regions. Single Aged Pension – Don Morgan’s Law In particular, today I want to talk about the far North Coast of New South Wales and the Tweed ... ...more

Nationals save Medicare-funded dental care for country seniors

“…accessing free dental treatment in country areas is like pulling hen’s teeth…” The Nationals in the Senate have defeated a further Rudd Government attempt to abolish Medicare funding for private dental treatment of patients with chronic medical conditions, according to Deputy Leader of the Nati... ...more

NEW OPPOSITION LEADER, BUT SAME FOCUS ON NORTH COAST - NASH

North Coast Nationals Senator, Fiona Nash said that while the leadership of the Liberal Party was a matter for her Coalition partners, new federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull was somebody she ‘could do business with’. “From a North Coast perspective, Malcolm would be aware of many of the ... ...more

Senator Nash challenges Elliot to support "Tweed Don Morgan's Law" to increase pensions

“…Don Morgan’s law is coming to Parliament next week…” North Coast Nationals Senator Fiona Nash has revealed prominent Tweed seniors advocate Don Morgan was part of the inspiration behind a new Coalition bill which would increase single pensions by $30-a-week – and she is challenging Richmond MP ... ...more

Country seniors need $30 pension increase “more than anyone” – Senator Nash

“…single pensioners in country regions simply can’t afford to wait…” Unbearable cost of living pressures on country seniors have prompted Nationals Senator Fiona Nash to demand the Rudd Government support a Coalition bill to be introduced into Federal Parliament next week which would increase the... ...more

Country blokes urged to call prostate cancer hotline on Thursday

“People can call the hotline on 13 11 20 from 9 to 9 on Thursday…” Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in NSW, mainly striking the over 50s. This has prompted Nationals Senator Fiona Nash, to encourage men to call a special prostate cancer hotline on Thursday (11 September). “If ... ...more

Nats block Labor tax slug on country NSW Motorists

“Only the Nationals can stop these assaults on country motorists …” Coalition Senators have blocked a proposed Labor tax hike which would have hit thousands of motorists across country New South Wales, according to Nationals Senator Fiona Nash. The Rudd Government is attempting to introduce a ... ...more