Petitions
This page provides you with information on active petitions related to the Murray electorate.
Protect Rural and Remote Communities from Commonwealth Water Buybacks
This is a paper petition. You must be a resident of NSW to be eligible. Please contact Helen Dalton MP on 02 6962 6644 for petition locations or copies of the petition.
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the potential transfer of water resources from NSW's rural and remote communities to the Commonwealth. We urge the NSW Government to ensure that no water transfers occur until a detailed and transparent report into the expected impact of any Commonwealth buybacks is conducted.
This report should:
1. Assess the potential economic losses these communities may face if water resources are diverted.
2. Evaluate the social and cultural importance of water to local communities, including indigenous communities, in supporting livelihoods, health, and cultural practices.
3. Assess the environmental implications of water transfers on local ecosystems, and biodiversity.
4. Engage in transparent consultation with affected communities to address concerns regarding water management.
Safeguarding water resources is crucial for the survival of our state.
Proposed Modification: 4-Month Daylight Savings Time from 1st Sunday of November to 1st Sunday of March
Currently spanning six months we propose that DST be reduced to 4 months, which would be most beneficial to all the rural, remote and regional areas of NSW. This modification is crucial for several reasons outlined below:
Transition: The first and last months of DST pose notable challenges for communities. Transitioning in and out of DST disrupts sleep patterns, causing fatigue, decreased productivity, and potential health issues. Many struggle to adjust to the changed daylight hours, affecting their daily routines and well-being.
Education: DST complicates the daily routines of school children and their families. The darker mornings during the transition months can pose safety concerns for students commuting to school for a longer period of time, especially bus users, hindering learning outcomes and exacerbating existing challenges in education.
Farmers/Local Economy: Agricultural communities bear a disproportionate burden during DST, particularly during the initial and final months. Farmers rely on natural daylight for their operations, these altered times can disrupt planting, harvesting and livestock management schedules adversely. Additionally, the inconsistency in time can complicate coordination with suppliers, markets and stakeholders, impacting the local economy.
Modification Synopsis: 4 months of DST would balance out the enjoyment of extra sunshine whilst minimizing negative effects on individuals, education, agriculture and local economy alike.
Call on the government to implement a revised 4-month DST that better serves the needs of the majority of NSW communities.
Petition for better regional healthcare
Hospitals across the Murrumbidgee are in crisis.
Leeton, Hillston, Hay, Wentworth and Tocumwal hospitals do not have an onsite doctor.
Many hospitals are struggling to attract nurses, due to the NSW Government offering poor pay and conditions.
Please print out and sign this petition to force the NSW Government to address these concerns.
This is a paper petition - so it would be great if you could get this out to shops, businesses etc where people can sign.
Once you have filled up a page, return it to my office.