“NSW government accused of bowing to gambling lobby as cashless gaming trial delayed”

The worst possible outcome for #NSWLabor is to allow themselves to be branded #LNPlite. Being beholden to the same lobby groups - gambling industry, fossil fuel miners, water thieves and private schools - makes this inevitable.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/22/nsw-government-accused-of-bowing-to-gambling-lobby-as-cashless-gaming-trial-delayed?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

RENTAL RELIEF

“The state government has been forced to delay its landmark rental relief bill after crossbenchers refused to support its key measure of banning secret rent auctions, arguing it does not stop tenants from trying to outbid each other to secure a property. …Labor’s bill hit a roadblock because the Greens argued that rental bidding, even if not silent, would drive up prices.” SMH, 24 May 2023

Yet again #Greens hold up needed legislation because it fails to meet THEIR view of what’s needed. Surely it’s better to have a partial solution rather than no solution.

In the meantime rents are increasing by 25%

Well done #Greens 😳🤥😬

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/the-last-thing-we-should-be-doing-labor-s-rental-relief-bill-hits-auctions-snag-20230523-p5dan0.html?utm_content=convicted_paedophile_rolf_harris_dies&list_name=E2446F7A-1897-44FC-8EB8-B365900170E3&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-smh&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2023-05-24&mbnr=MzA1NTY1NTU&instance=2023-05-24-06-45-AEST&jobid=29661322

#nswpol #AustralianLabor #NSWLabor

#NSWLabor and #ChrisMinns are promising a 'toll cap' for #Sydney motorists in the lead up to the NSW election next month.

After all, we have an Opal fare cap for public transport riders so why not a toll cap for drivers?

Well there are a bunch of reasons...

https://jedsetter.com/toll-relief-mania/

#auspol #nswpol #urbanism

Terry Campese, srsly? #NSWLabor are you mad? So many reasons to give him a wide berth, only one of which appeared on the local news just now. #Monaro #NSWvotes

Terry Campese, srsly. #NSWLabor are you mad? So many reasons to give him a wide berth, only one of which was on the local news just now. #NSWvotes #Monaro

The first of my interviews re the NSW electorate of Balmain. Labor candidate @PhilippaScott discusses local issues and policy approaches if elected to state parliament. Take a listen: https://youtu.be/dDiy9dc7QFE

#nswpolitics #nswelection #NSWLabor #balmain #nswvotes #nswpol

No surprise. Let it rip Dom is an authoritarian at heart.
And #nswlabor are hopping to small target their way in to government.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/06/documents-reveal-scramble-to-rubber-stamp-nsw-bill-targeting-climate-protests?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

@silkyoak #NSWLabor equally blameworthy as far as I am concerned, backing the wrong decision this time w regard to that sentence. Didn't expect the activist to get off without a fine for disrupting traffic, but that was excessive.

@blakandblack
I think it is wrong to blame #ChairmanPerrottet, he and his party were supported by #NSWLabor to pass the legislation that allowed this disgusting, draconian &inappropriate srntence to happen to #Coco.

#nswpol #auspol #Coco #IStandWithCoco

An #introduction as part of the #twittermigration 
I’m a high school #mathematics #teacher that works in a special assistance school. I am also a #musician. Based in #Newcastle #Australia I also host local #queer and #trans community spaces and other advocacy for #lgbtqrights. That got me into #auspol with #NSWLabor. I also run a #smallbusiness in my spare time. Also join your #union. Other tags to find me #science #education #economics #gaming #linux #rollerskating #running #hiking #transrights #queerrights #ttrpgs #dnd5e #democracy #socialjustice #climatejustice