Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has written to the NSW Premier outlining his opposition to the proposed merger of the Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service.

Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today launched an online petition calling on the NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads to commission an independent audit of the Oak Flats Interchange.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has met with the Minister for Regional Roads and Transport for NSW officials to discuss further improvements to access arrangements to Kangaroo Valley. 

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP said that a new cost of living campaign offering a boost to every household and business budget is designed to raise awareness of the more than 70 ways to save across the NSW Government’s Savings Finder program.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today announced that local businesses and those across NSW are being given a helping hand to transition away from single-use plastics, thanks to a new partnership between the NSW Government and the National Retail Association.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has called out Illawarra Labor MPs saying they are more interested in Green preferences than local manufacturing and jobs.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today said that International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the many wonderful achievements of women across the Kiama electorate and across our region more broadly.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has confirmed he will lead a delegation to meet with the NSW Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts MP to voice our local community’s strong opposition to the South Kiama re-zoning proposal.

Shoalhaven Heads must be opened to the ocean to protect at-risk homes.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that an extra 5,000 fee-free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses are now open to workers and jobseekers to help ease hospitality staffing shortages.