NEW SOUTH WALES – POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

The new $1.5 million fine facing NSW retailers

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Original article by Angus Thompson
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: Online : 19-Nov-24

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the crackdown on vaping products is reducing the number of unregulated vapes that are available to consumers. NSW compliance officers seized 42,000 vapes during 362 inspections between July and September; this compares with 153,000 vapes in 290 inspections in the same period last year, which was before the federal government’s ban on disposable vapes took effect. The NSW government now intends a further crackdown on illegal vapes, proposing legislation that will increase the fine for individuals who sell vapes from just $1,650 to more than $1.5m; the maximum jail term will also rise from six months to seven years.

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NSW MPs push to ban pokies on Anzac Day

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Original article by Alexandra Smith
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: Online : 13-Aug-24

The NSW government recently announced that it will seek to ban all large retailers from trading on Anzac Day. Alex Greenwich, the independent MP for Sydney, contends that the ban should be expanded to include poker machines in pubs, clubs and Sydney’s casinos; he says Anzac Day is a solemn day of commemoration and reflection, and the government should force ‘pokies’ to be turned off for the day if it is serious about honouring the state’s war veterans. Greenwich says his proposed legislative amendment – which would not apply to the Anzac Day tradition of playing two-up – has the support of other crossbenchers.

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Fights over pay rises challenge bold NSW budget prediction

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Original article by John Kehoe, David Marin-Guzman
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 10 : 19-Jun-24

The NSW government’s budget papers show that the state is forecast to post a deficit of $3.6bn in 2024-25; NSW is also projected to record larger-than-expected deficits for nine consecutive years. However, factors such as a higher tax take from stamp duty and land tax will boost state government revenue by $10.7bn over the four-year forward estimates period. Much of the budget’s forecasts are based on expectations that public sector wage growth will be capped at 3.5 per cent a year and total employee expenses growth will be limited to 3.2 per cent; some unions are seeking pay rises of up to 25 per cent over four years.

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NSW Voting Intention: ALP lead over the L-NP increases in mid-March: ALP 53.5% cf. L-NP 46.5%

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 22-Mar-23

A special Roy Morgan SMS Poll on State voting intention in New South Wales shows the ALP on 53.5% (up 1% point since late February) ahead of the Liberal-National Coalition on 46.5% (down 1% point) in mid-March, with the state election to be held on Saturday. The ALP now has a primary vote of 34% (up 0.5% points since late February; the Liberal-National Coalition’s primary vote is also 34% (up 1.5% points), while 32% (down 2% points) of electors say they will vote for a minor party or independent candidate. Meanwhile, Labor leader Chris Minns has retained his lead as the ‘Better Premier’ on 52% (down 2% points since late February) over Premier Dominic Perrottet on 48% (up 2% points); however, the gap has closed slightly in recent weeks. This Roy Morgan SMS Poll on State voting intention was conducted via SMS with 1,013 New South Wales electors aged 18+ from March 10-14.

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NSW Voting Intention: ALP lead over the L-NP increases slightly in late February: ALP 52.5% cf. L-NP 47.5%

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 6-Mar-23

A special Roy Morgan SMS Poll on State voting intention in New South Wales shows the ALP on 52.5% (up 0.5% points since January) ahead of the Liberal-National Coalition on 47.5% (down 0.5% points) in late February, less than a month before the State Election. The ALP now has a slight primary vote lead on 33.5% (up 1% point since January), and is now just ahead of the Liberal-National Coalition on 32.5% (down 2.5% points). Meanwhile, 34% of electors say they will vote for minor parties and independents, up 1.5% points on January. The poll also shows that 54% of electors say that Opposition Leader Chris Minns is the ‘Better Premier’, compared to 46% that select incumbent Premier Dominic Perrottet. However, 53% of electors say they approve of the job Perrottet is doing, while 47% disapprove. This Roy Morgan SMS Poll on State voting intention was conducted via SMS with 981 New South Wales electors aged 18+ from February 24-28.

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NSW Voting Intention: ALP lead over the L-NP cut in early in 2023: ALP 52% cf. L-NP 48%

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 22-Feb-23

The latest Roy Morgan Poll on State voting intention in New South Wales shows the ALP on 52% (down 3% points since December) ahead of the Liberal-National Coalition on 48% (up 3% points) on a two-party preferred basis. The Liberal-National Coalition gained ground on the ALP in January, with primary support increasing 1.5% points to 35%; primary support for the ALP was down 1% point to 32.5%. Not since the 2007 New South Wales Election have both major parties failed to secure a primary vote support of at least 40% in a New South Wales State Election. The support for minor parties and independents remained at a high level in January, down slightly by 0.5% points to 32.5%. Support for the Greens was down 2.5% points to 9.5% while support for One Nation increased 2% points to 6.5%. This Roy Morgan Poll on State voting intention was conducted via telephone and online surveying with 1,147 New South Wales electors aged 18+ during the month of January 2023.

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NSW Voting Intention: ALP increased their lead over the L-NP to end 2022: ALP 55% cf. L-NP 45%

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 1-Feb-23

The latest Roy Morgan Poll on State voting intention in New South Wales shows the ALP on 55% (up 3% points since November), well ahead of the Liberal-National Coalition on 45% (down 3% points) on a two-party preferred basis. Primary voting intention shows that they have both lost support to minor parties and independents, with the L-NP down 3.5% points to 33.5% and now level with the ALP on 33.5% (down 1.5% points). Both major parties have not failed to secure a primary vote support of at least 40% in a NSW election since 2007. Support for the Greens has risen by 0.5% points to 12% while support for ‘Other parties and independents’ is up 4.5% points to 21%. This Roy Morgan Poll on State voting intention was conducted via telephone and online surveying with 1,446 New South Wales electors aged 18+ during December 2022.

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Coalminers told to keep the lights on

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Original article by Perry Williams, Nick Evans
The Australian – Page: 1 & 4 : 19-Jan-23

The NSW government will require the majority of mining companies to reserve up to 10 per cent of their thermal coal output in the state for the domestic market. The domestic coal reservation policy is expected to be implemented by the end of January. The government had previously only required some thermal coal miners to reserve part of their output for the state’s power stations, but this prompted complaints that it placed an unfair burden on a small number of ­producers. Coal-fired power stations generate about 60 per cent of the state’s electricity supply.

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NSW Voting Intention: ALP 52% cf. L-NP 48% with State Election approaching in March 2023

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 21-Dec-22

The latest Roy Morgan Poll on State voting intention in New South Wales shows that the ALP on 52% (up 4% points since the 2019 State Election) has a slight lead over the Liberal-National Coalition on 48% (down 4% points) on a two-party preferred basis. The primary vote support of the two major parties is below 40%, with the Liberal-National Coalition on 37% (down 4.6% points from the 2019 Election), just ahead of the ALP on 35% ( up 1.7% points). Support for the Greens is at 11.5% (up 1.9% points) while total support for ‘Other parties and independents’ is now at 16.5% (up 1% point). Among the minor parties support for One Nation is at 5%, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party is on 1.5% and the Animal Justice Party, Liberal Democrats, Legalise Cannabis Party, Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party and ‘Teal Independents’ are all on 0.5% support; another 7.5% say they will support other minor parties and independents. Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine says Opposition Leader Chris Minns is on track to be the first Labor Premier of NSW since Kristina Keneally lost the 2011 State Election. This Roy Morgan Poll on State voting intention was conducted via telephone and online surveying with 1,234 New South Wales electors aged 18+ during the month of November.

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Unions seek ban on axing EBAs

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Original article by David Marin-Guzman
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 4 : 10-Aug-22

Unions NSW secretary Mark Morey says the termination of enterprise bargaining agreements is one of the greatest drags on wage growth in Australia. Unions NSW will push for a policy change at Labor’s state conference in October which would ban future Labor governments from terminating workplace agreements during bargaining. Rail unions have accused the state government of repeatedly threatening to terminate Sydney Trains’ enterprise during protracted negotiations over a new pay deal.

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