Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean was in Singleton to announce free quad bike driver training for farmers. As part of a safety improvement program the free training and helmet will aim to reduce the number of deaths on rural properties in NSW.
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Radio: Tougher penalties are being considered for Real Estate Agents who underquote on propeties. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation says underquoting is illegal and can cost buyers thousands of dollars.
ANZAC Day ceremonies were held across the shire on April 25th. Matt had the honour of attending many of the commemmorations.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP will be looking for industry feedback on the short-term holiday rental market. The Minister believes short-term letting if properly managed and respected by all parties can be a boost to the local economy but it also needs to protect the people's rights to the quiet enjoyment of their own home.
The Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP visits Holbrook and confirms they require special attention under the Loose-fill Asbestos Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Program.
The Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP visits Holbrook and confirms they require special attention under the Loose-fill Asbestos Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Program.
Minister Matt Kean MP responds to the parliamentary inquiry into the home-sharing boom.
The Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP visits Holbrook and confirms they require special attention under the Loose-fill Asbestos Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Program. 33 Holbrook homes have tested positive and the Minister is looking at pooling funds to help assist those residents with relocation costs.
For the full article by The Border Mail please click here.
The short-term accommodation industry and the community will be part of a broad consultation led by the NSW Government to address private holiday letting.
In October 2016, the NSW Parliament Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning made a number of recommendations to the Government relating to planning matters and strata laws following its public inquiry on the Adequacy of Regulation of Short Term Holiday Letting.
Excerpt: “Members of the public make charitable donations in good faith. The law is there to protect them and I can assure the community that breaches will not be tolerated.” - Matt Kean
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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.
