Budget fails public housing – NSW worst in Australia

Greens MP Jamie Parker described the O'Farrell government's budget an "utter failure" for public housing in NSW.

"This budget fails abysmally on the issue of public housing. There is no new money for the social housing sector, which is the biggest challenge for housing in NSW."

"There are over 60,000 people waiting for public housing in NSW – that's the longest waiting list of all states in Australia and an absolute disgrace. It's a great shame on the government that it has neglected to address this important issue in the budget."

"The government's failure to fund new housing will have serious effects for many people in my electorate who in some cases have been waiting years for appropriate housing. This is the single biggest area of unmet need in community services and if the government continues to neglect it, the waiting list will only get longer."

"The Greens welcome the government's increase in disability funding, but the needs of other vulnerable people in NSW must be urgently addressed."

More information: Alison Martin 0432 941 533

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FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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