MINNS LABOR GOVERNMENT’S RAZOR GANG THREATENS REGIONAL JOBS: WILLIAMSON

Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has expressed deep concern over the Minns Labor Government’s latest plan to cut an additional 950 jobs from Transport for NSW, warning it could have devastating consequences for regional communities like the Clarence and Richmond Valleys.

Mr Williamson said the announcement on Wednesday that Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Roads and Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison, plan massive job losses in Transport for NSW would send a shiver down the spine of regional areas like Grafton, which is home to a significant number of hardworking Transport for NSW staff.

“Grafton has a proud and longstanding history of contributing to the success of Transport for NSW across the state,” Mr Williamson said.

“To see the guts ripped out of our regional workforce by this city-focused government would be a major blow to our community. These jobs are not just numbers on a spreadsheet - they are families, livelihoods, and essential services.”

Mr Williamson has written to Minister Aitchison calling on her to immediately rule out job losses in regional NSW and areas like Grafton and guarantee the protection of bush-based roles.

Shadow Minister for Regional Roads, Dave Layzell echoed the concerns saying: “Every single job in a regional economy is gold.

“The Minns Labor Government seems completely tone-deaf when it comes to the needs and realities of regional NSW,” he said.