Labor says it has made ground, Coalition argues broken promises tarnish record Verdict on first 100 days

TROY DODDS

The Labor Party and Coalition have traded barbs over whether the Minns Government’s first 100 days in power should be heralded a success.

Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car contend they’ve hit the ground running since winning the election in March.

“We were elected with a clear mandate to scrap the wages cap and sit down for a genuine negotiation with our frontline workers including nurses, paramedics, teachers, firefighters and police,” the pair said in a statement on Monday.

“We were elected to rebuild health and education in NSW and reinvest in our essential workforce – to put people back at the heart of government. And from the moment our team was sworn in we have been working hard to make this happen.

“We’ve made good progress – with a lot more to do.”

Minns and Car reiterated that troubling times may be ahead, with the Budget proving the “biggest challenge”.

“Since forming government in

LABOR’S BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS (ACCORDING TO LABOR)

• Delivered the biggest pay increase for NSW public sector workers in more than a decade.

• Transitioned 7,000 teachers and school support staff from temporary to permanent contracts.

• Shut down unused COVID PCR testing drive through centres.

• Expanded stamp duty exemptions and concessions to more first home buyers.

• Abolished hidden speed cameras in NSW.

• Secured UFC match for Sydney.

• Banned VIP Lounge signage from pubs and clubs.

LABOR’S BROKEN PROMISES (ACCORDING TO THE OPPOSITION)

• Cutting the Active Kids, Creative Kids and First Lap vouchers.

• Backflipping on a ban of secret rent bidding.

• Implementing a cashless gaming trial by July 1.

• Building ferries in NSW, only to award the contract to Tasmania.

March, we have been up front with the people of NSW about the economic challenges we have inherited from the former government,” they said.

“They handed over to us the largest debt in our state’s history, with the state on track for a record $187.5 billion in debt. Incoming briefs have also uncovered a $7 billion black hole of unfunded programs.”

Not surprisingly, the Opposition disagrees with Labor’s assessment of its first 100 days.

“After 100 days, the Labor Government still can’t explain how they’re addressing the cost of living pressures faced by families, households and businesses,” said Deputy Liberal Leader Natalie Ward.

“Instead Labor is backflipping,

Public Exhibition

showing blatant disregard for the promises they made before the election.

“The Coalition will continue to hold the Government to account and ensure that the people of NSW are put first.”

Re-exhibition of the Draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan 2023

Council invites the community and industry to comment on the Draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan 2023 (draft Penrith Aerotropolis CP). Penrith City Council is publicly re-exhibiting the draft Penrith Aerotropolis CP, which Council endorsed at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday, 29 May 2023. The draft Aerotropolis CP was previously exhibited in November 2020 and since then, the planning package for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis was finalised and Sydney Water were appointed as the Regional Stormwater Authority. These key changes required significant amendments to the draft Penrith Aerotropolis CP. The draft Plan has been prepared to enable developers of land in the emerging Aerotropolis precinct to make a monetary contribution (called a ‘Section 7.12 contribution’ or ‘s7.12 levy’) to help meet the cost of providing much-needed local infrastructure.

The draft Plan seeks to deliver $815m in local infrastructure by apportioning a contributions rate of 5.5% for development over $200,000 within the Aerotropolis precinct in Penrith’s Local Government Area. The contributions will fund the delivery of roads, bridges, active transport connections, open spaces and embellishments and help realise the precinct’s potential as a thriving logistics hub and centre for innovation, offering a diverse range of local jobs.

The draft Penrith Aerotropolis CP is on public exhibition until Thursday, 13 July 2023 and can be viewed at yoursaypenrith.com.au/draft-penrith-aerotropolis-CP You are invited to make a written submission to Council by 5pm on Thursday, 13 July 2023 by:

• Email: city.planning@penrith.city

• Post: General Manager

(Attention: City Planning – Draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan 2023)

Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Please include a subject line indicating ‘Draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan 2023’ in emails and letters.

For enquiries: Please contact Natalie White, Planner on 4732 7833 or email city.planning@penrith.city

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