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Residents in the Dubbo electorate are being reminded to spend any remaining Dine & Discover NSW vouchers, with the 30 June deadline just around the corner. Member for the Dubbo electorate said the program has been a game changer for local businesses and families. “The vouchers have been an overwhelming success, by getting more customers through doors of businesses and boosting household budgets,” Mr Saunders said. “The program has served its intended purpose by supporting our local hospitality and discovery businesses, both of which were hit hard by the pandemic. “Across the State, $485 million has been invested across 16,600 […]

The NSW Government is setting the stage for the State’s prosperity, delivering a transformational budget that will secure a brighter future for the Dubbo electorate by offering steadfast support for families and businesses. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has today welcomed the 2022-23 NSW Budget’s blueprint for reform to create opportunity and help our people prosper. “This Budget takes the lessons of COVID-19, fire and floods, and builds on a decade of responsible economic management to deliver a brighter future for the people of the Dubbo electorate,” Mr Saunders said. Highlights include: $8.5 million to continue delivery of

The NSW Government will invest more than $1 billion in economic, social and environmental programs to build more resilient and stronger primary industries in the 2022-23 State Budget. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the NSW primary industries sector was valued at $20.9 billion last year, and the investments being made in this year’s Budget will help protect that record, while creating opportunities for future growth. “The NSW primary industries sector has the aspiration of reaching a value of $30 billion by 2030. Today’s budget supports these aspirations,” Mr Saunders said. “Stronger primary industries are critical to

Patients across the Dubbo electorate are set to benefit from an expansion of the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), with the NSW Government investing an additional $149.5 million as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders welcomed the funding boost which will see more people eligible for subsidised travel and accommodation if they need to leave their communities to receive specialist care. “We understand travel and accommodation can be expensive and we’re committed to doing what we can to ease the financial pressure on patients,” Mr Saunders said. “The devastating reality

Farmers around the State will be supported to adopt additional sustainable practices through a groundbreaking $206 million program delivered in the NSW Budget. Treasurer Matt Kean said this landmark investment will reward farmers who voluntarily reduce their carbon emissions and protect biodiversity. “This is great news for farmers and the environment. This funding will help improve biodiversity and lower emissions across NSW, and our farmers will receive tangible benefits for sustainable land management practices,” Mr Kean said. Mr Kean said NSW has an early mover advantage to secure a leading position in the emerging global marketplace for low carbon food

The NSW Government has unveiled a record $28 million Farm Forestry package as part of the 2022/23 State Budget to bolster on-the-ground support for producers, drive innovation and promote best practice in sustainable farm forestry businesses.  Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding boost follows the introduction of new Farm Forestry Codes of Practice earlier this year, and provides increased support to farmers through enhanced education and training. “This investment will fund a suite of programs and partnerships to facilitate and expand the development of the State’s sustainable Farm Forestry industry,” Mr Toole said. “This

Farmers across NSW will have ongoing support to build resilience when it comes to future droughts and other natural disasters, thanks to a multi-million dollar commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget. Treasurer and Minister for Energy Matt Kean said the NSW Government, in partnership with the Commonwealth, will provide $12.1 million to continue the popular Farm Business Resilience Program until June 2024, following the positive response and take-up of the pilot program. “Following the extreme weather events that have occurred across NSW over the past several years and a global pandemic, our farmers continue to face challenges and uncertainty when it comes to the management of