Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today said that Wear Orange Wednesday 21st May 2025 – or WOW Day – is a time to show our region's appreciation for the NSW SES volunteers who support our local communities during storms, floods and other emergencies.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today said that National Volunteer Week (19th – 25th May 2025) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has used Parliament to ask further questions to the NSW Minister for Transport and Roads about dramatic changes to weight restrictions on the Hampden Bridge in Kangaroo Valley which will have significant impacts on farmers, business and animal welfare.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has used a visit by the NSW Cabinet to the region to ask the Minns Government when it will deliver on its promised election commitments.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has used Parliament to expose union-bullying of Shoalhaven-based company Nowra Cranes.

Mr Ward told Parliament an employee dispute where the union demanded a cash settlement above employee entitlements, refused by the company, resulted in the CFMEU threatening to shut-down job sites that engage Nowra Cranes.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward says he’s concerned that lifesaving works and spending on the Princes Highway has dried up with no clear plans for future upgrades south of Nowra.

Footage of Mr Ward’s Notice of Motion can be found here.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has launched an online survey on the Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025 which will come to a vote in the Legislative Assembly this week.

A copy of the survey can be found here: https://www.garethwardmp.com.au/abortionbill

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said that National Road Safety Week 11th-18th May 2025 is now underway and a terrific opportunity to highlight road safety initiatives and the impact of road trauma on local communities.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has condemned Labor and the Greens for joining forces to vote down voter integrity measures proposed as part of his Electoral Amendment (Voter ID and Electronic Mark-Off) Bill.

Whilst Mr Ward received support from the Coalition and Independents, Labor and Greens MPs had the numbers to vote it down.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has said that the Kangaroo Valley community must be consulted about Transport for NSW changes to the load limit on the Hampden Bridge which will reduce the current load limit from 42.5 tonnes to 23 tonnes.

Mr Ward moved a Notice of Motion in State Parliament today calling on the Minister to pause the change planned for 30 May this year.

Mr Ward has been joined by council and community representatives in calling for consultation.