Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has announced that local organisations with projects that empower women and promote their wellbeing are encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s $1 million Investing in Women Funding Program.
Dear local resident,
Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today called on the Commonwealth Government to deliver on its promises for our region in the Federal Budget.
Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has announced that local seniors across our region will be treated to performances by musical powerhouses Rhonda Burchmore and Rob Mills at this year’s Seniors Christmas Concerts to be held at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre in Nowra on Tuesday 13th December 2022.
Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP said that this World Sight Day (tomorrow Thursday 13th October 2022) Vision 2020 Australia will be hosting free optometrist eye checks at NSW Parliament House.
Today I received advice that Kiama Municipal Council has 14 days to respond to a Notice of Intention to issue Performance Improvement Orders from the NSW Minister for Local Government.
Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has used Parliament to place a Question on Notice calling for an electric vehicle plan for the Princes Highway.
“As we see the number of electric vehicles on our roads rise, I would like to see the Princes Highway become the first electrified highway,” Mr Ward said.
“Day tripper and short stay tourists from Sydney are a critical tourism market for our region and I want those electric vehicle owners from Sydney to know they can travel with confidence whilst enjoying the unspoilt environment of the South Coast.
“Electric vehicles are the future of private transport and I want our region to get ahead of the curve with a comprehensive plan that builds infrastructure that supports and attracts electric vehicle owners. “I am so proud of all the money I’ve secured for the Princes Highway, but I want to ensure that our highway is electric vehicle friendly and is ready to embrace the future of road transport,” Mr Ward concluded.
See the full media release and Mr Ward's Question on Notice in Parliament here.
Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has launched a petition calling on the NSW Government to introduce strict ‘No Body, No Parole’ laws.
Mr Ward has supported renewed calls for stricter laws following the conviction of Chris Dawson over the murder of his wife Lynette.
As you may recall, I supported a strong community campaign to deliver a Headspace service to local young people in Kiama.
Put politics aside - nurse numbers must be bipartisan.