Media Releases
Grassroots campaign to support the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Constitution.
The people of Page are being invited to join a grassroots campaign to support the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Constitution. In August last year the Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin hosted public … Continue reading
Saffin calls for State MPs to help get NSW Roads Minister and Deputy Premier to honour commitment to Pacific Highway upgrade
Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin said she is stunned by the audacity of the NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay backing away from the NSW Coalition’s pre-election commitment to funding its fair share of the Pacific Highway upgrade. “Mr Gay … Continue reading
Preparing Page for a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Member for Page, Janelle Saffin is encouraging Australian Disability Enterprises in the region to take advantage of new funding that will help them prepare for reform in the way disability care and support is delivered. The Gillard Government … Continue reading
Have your say on school funding review
Page MP Janelle Saffin is calling for local schools and parents to give feedback on the findings of the Gonski Review, the first comprehensive report into school funding since 1973. “I am not surprised that the report found … Continue reading
Janelle Saffin hosts local NDIS forums
Page MP Janelle Saffin has organised two National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) forums to be held in Grafton and Casino next week. “I have said that I will keep the community informed on the progress of the NDIS and I … Continue reading
Janelle Saffin says means-test is a win for local working families
Page MP Janelle Saffin today said the passage of legislation through the House of Representatives to means-test the private health insurance rebate is a win for low and middle income earners. Ms Saffin said for too long they have been … Continue reading
Saffin says O’Farrell’s cruel cuts will hurt local foster carers
Page MP Janelle Saffin today said that the O’Farrell Government has shown its true colours when it comes to helping local families. The New South Wales Government has slashed $213 a fortnight from the payments of foster carers who look … Continue reading
Saffin applauds historic fair pay decision
Page MP Janelle Saffin said this week’s historic fair pay decision means community sector workers will finally be getting the pay rates they deserve. “About 2000 local community sector workers, the majority of them women, will benefit from substantial … Continue reading
Saffin seeks assurance on future of Coraki’s Campbell Hospital
Page MP Janelle Saffin is calling on the Northern New South Wales Local Health District to give a public reassurance about the status of Campbell Hospital in Coraki. Ms Saffin said it is not fair to leave the … Continue reading
TACKLING PROBLEM GAMBLING IN AUSTRALIA
PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs MINISTER FOR BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES TACKLING PROBLEM GAMBLING IN AUSTRALIA The Gillard Government today announced its plan to tackle problem gambling, … Continue reading