Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has moved a motion in State Parliament calling for the establishment of an inquiry into banning the ownership of residential property by foreign entities and owners.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has introduced the Environmental Planning and Assessment Legislation Amendment (Agritourism) Bill 2023 into the NSW Parliament to respond to council and community concerns about planning changes that allow, among other things, property owners to establish a function centre on an agricultural property without a development application.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has asked the Premier to confirm whether his government will deliver promised infrastructure projects on the south coast following the announcement that the Federal Government will cut commonwealth infrastructure contributions.