The NSW Government is taking strong action on Quad bike safety. A new research project which aims to reduce the high rates of injury on farms has been announced by the NSW Government, to better understand attitudes and behaviours around quad bikes and their use.
The Minister for Innovation and Better Reglation Matt Kean MP spoke to 2SM today.
Hornsby Hospital will get $4 million towards a new carpark, Brooklyn Marina is getting an upgrade and there's $8 million to help fill the Hornsby Quarry in the 2017/2018 NSW Budget.
There will also be new train carriages for commuters on the north shore line, based in Hornsby.
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Another day, another damning revelation about CPA Australia. Limitation of professional liability sure ain't sexy, but neither is accounting.
The NSW Government has committed $2.5 million worth of funding for a worldclass work health and safety centre to help drive down workplace fatalities.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean said the NSW Centre for Work Health & Safety within SafeWork NSW would be the first of its kind in Australia aimed at
translating research into improved work health and safety practices.
The Minister spoke with 2SM today.
The upcoming NSW Budget will include almost $2.5 million worth of funding for a world-class work health and safety centre to help drive down workplace fatalities.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean said the NSW Centre for Work Health & Safety within SafeWork NSW would be the first of its kind in Australia aimed at translating research into improved work health and safety practices.
“The NSW Government is deeply committed to reducing the incidence of workplace injury and illness, and making NSW workplaces the safest in Australia,” Mr Kean said.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean has announced the Rebuild Assist web portal, which helped so many people on the Northern Rivers after Cyclone Debbie, will now be rolled out across the State.
Rebuild Assist is a one-stop-shop where people can easily find qualified and insured builders and tradespeople for a range of building work, as well as useful information for property owners.
I’d like to acknowledge a very special local sporting association from the Hornsby Kuring-gai area whose members are busily preparing for their 50th anniversary celebrations later this year.
I am of course talking about the great community-run organisation that is the Kuring-gai Netball Association. This not-for-profit sporting body is a wonderful example of what can be achieved on and off the court with hard work, perseverance and dedication.
Please find below the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into RSL NSW. Click to download.
THE Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service biggest fund raising event, The Lismore Outdoor and Leisure Show has been thrown a life line with the announcement from State Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean and Lismore MP Thomas George.
The two were successful in implementing a special clause into Fair Trading laws to allow motor dealers from QLD to attend this year's event.
"We are announcing an exemption to the Lismore Outdoor Trade and Leisure show to make it in its 20th year its most successful on yet,” Mr Kean said.
Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean has announced enhancements to the Rebuild Assist web portal that links consumers with licenced, insured tradespeople, after a successful pilot in Northern NSW.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
