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Kate Washington MP
Oct 6, 2022
HINTON COMMUNITY FLOOD MEETING: TONIGHT
Following several significant flood events in Hinton and surrounding communities, the Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, is...

Kate Washington MP
Aug 31, 2022
AGEING & DISABILITY COMMISSIONER: "MY BUDGET WAS CUT BY 60 PER CENT BEFORE I EVEN STARTED"
Bombshell evidence in budget estimates yesterday afternoon revealed the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission is so underfunded, it may...


Kate Washington MP
Aug 29, 2022
"I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY"SAYS MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION
The NSW Minister for Disability Services sensationally claimed sixteen times in budget estimates today that she has no interest in...

Kate Washington MP
Aug 19, 2022
SPEAKING FRANKLY LUNCHEON
Fundraising luncheon with local legend Frank Ward OAM to celebrate a life of purpose. At 93 years of age, Frank Ward is living a...


Kate Washington MP
Jul 28, 2022
PORT STEPHENS HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS: LOCAL SOLUTIONS ROUNDTABLE
Local housing groups and community organisations in Port Stephens have come together to tackle the growing issue of homelessness, hosted...


Kate Washington MP
Jul 21, 2022
NSW LABOR'S POLICY WILL REBUILD DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING TO BOOST JOBS AND BETTER WAGES
NSW Labor’s recently announced policy will rebuild our domestic manufacturing industry. This will lead to more jobs, better wages,...

Kate Washington MP
Jul 13, 2022
MEDOWIE MUM GIVES EVIDENCE AT PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY: PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL DESPERATELY NEEDED
Local mum and Medowie resident, Marnie Coates, has appeared before a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry this morning to advocate for a...


Kate Washington MP
Jun 20, 2022
Port Stephens Health Services
PORT STEPHENS HEALTH SERVICES Ms KATE WASHINGTON (Port Stephens) (19:51): The health and hospital system in Port Stephens is in crisis....


Kate Washington MP
Jun 7, 2022
Port Stephens Oyster Industry Update
PORT STEPHENS OYSTER FARMING Ms KATE WASHINGTON (Port Stephens) (18:12): I take this opportunity to inform the House about a very serious...
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