Next battle for Ward Have your say on tourism growth

of open spaces and outdoor facitiies by non-residents.

“There is also the issue of whether one particular industry, such as tourism should be given priority over other areas of economic activity and endeavour.

“The problem with this survey is it makes no attempt to address those tradeoffs, and it presents the community almost with a fait accompli that tourism is good, growth in tourism would be better and we should prioritise tourism over other things.

“My question for Council is on what basis do you make that assumption?”

He says the precinct committees often discuss these tradeoffs, and would welcome the opportunity for detailed information and discussion on tourism activities to take place.

The survey provides a range of opportunities for participants to consider and rank infrastructure projects, such as revitalising Kiama Harbour, and asks people to identify the challenges facing the growth of the local visitor economy, such as lack of accommodation and nighttime entertainment.

The anonymous survey is on the Your Say page of Council’s website and closes 28 April. If you disclose your details, you can be sent a souvenir touring map for participating.

Ms McInerney thanked her supporters and looked forward to a Labor Government, “While the result is disappointing, I am incredibly proud of the positive and disciplined campaign we have run to give both Kiama and NSW a fresh start.

“I put my hand up to run for the seat of Kiama to make sure that my son William and kids just like him could grow up in the best future possible.

“I would like to thank all my supporters, my campaign team and my family for your help over the last few months – I couldn’t have done it without you.

“After a long campaign, I am looking forward to spending some time with my family and continuing to advocate for my community to make

Mr Ward strenuously denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty. Should the charges be separated, the Crown would have to choose which should be heard first.

Premier Chris Minns says he will refer the matter of Mr Ward again being suspended from Parliament to the Privileges Committee of the Legislative Assembly.

“They are going to have to take into consideration the likely appeal from Mr Ward to any suspension as well as whether he will bring the house into disrepute, and of course the decision of the electors of Kiama.

“That was the set of circumstances that the previous Government imposed prior in the last Parliament, and we believe it is the right place for due process to apply as it relates to Mr Ward.”