As a strong advocate for TAFE, I believe it plays a vital role in education and should be a key component of our education system. Unfortunately, the Nationals have attempted to abolish TAFE and privatize it. In order to ensure…
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Troy Irwin at Maria River Road
As part of my campaign to win the seat of Oxley, I visited the start of the Maria River Road. The National Party had announced years ago that they were going to seal the road, but to date, nothing has…
Troy Irwin speaks on Local Land Services
As a candidate running for the seat of Oxley, I have strong thoughts on Local Land Services. In my opinion, it has become an abject failure and is disconnected from the primary producers it is supposed to serve. The so-called…
Troy Iwrin at Kempsey flood route
As part of my campaign to win the seat of Oxley, I visited Spooners Avenue. It is supposed to be part of a flood route between Frederickton and Kempsey, but I was disappointed to see that the road is in…
Troy Irwin speaks to local business Kara Kar
As part of my campaign to win the seat of Oxley, I visited Kara Kar, one of our local employers. They currently employ at least 40 workers, but have the potential to employ 60 if they could find enough employees.…
Troy Irwin takes on the Nationals for not helping the Indigenous
During my campaign to win the Oxley electorate, I went outside the office of Melinda Pavey. Her office is located right next to an Indigenous services agency, yet to my knowledge, she has never stepped inside to see what she…
Troy Irwin visits Harold Circuit
During my campaign to win the Oxley electorate, I visited the Harold Circuit subdivision and was deeply troubled by what I saw. The development had destroyed important koala habitat, and the estate itself was poorly designed, with many McMansions. I…
Kempsey Saleyards – Combined Agent for the first time in 32 years
I recently visited the Kempsey Public Regional Saleyards and Flood Refuge, where I had the opportunity to experience the first combined agent sale in 32 years. However, I was disappointed to find that some of the key figures in our…
Troy Irwin fighting corruption
When I am elected, I plan to investigate corruption by The Nationals, specifically instances where staffers and former members have received favorable positions or jobs. I believe that this kind of corruption undermines democracy and undermines public trust in the…
Crescent Head
I recently visited Crescent Head and spoke with locals about their concerns. One issue that came up frequently was the potential private development in the area, which locals are worried will use up all the street parking. I understand that…