IN THE MEDIA
Why is religion being peddled in secular schools?
Media Release 12 April 2017 Member for Ballina and NSW Greens spokesperson for Education, Tamara Smith, has criticised the NSW Government’s rejection of of the recommendation in the independent review into scripture teaching in NSW public schools that religion be an opt-in for students rather than compulsory unless you opt-out....
Flood waters don’t recognise local government boundary lines
Tamara Smith, Member for Ballina, today in parliament called on the National Party's NSW State Emergency Minister to assure the communities of Byron and Ballina Shire that he was not playing politics at their expense when he made the decision to deem only Tweed and Lismore (both National Party State...
Tamara Smith thanks emergency services for flood assistance
Tamara Smith's speech to NSW Parliament today thanking SES volunteers and other emergency services and volunteers for the help they have given the residents of Ballina and Byron Shires during the flooding resulting from the storms after Cyclone Debbie.
Ballina and Byron deserve Disaster Recovery Payment too
Greens call for Byron and Ballina Local Government Areas to be eligible for Disaster Relief Funding Greens Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith and Greens North Coast spokesperson, Dawn Walker have jointly called for Byron and Ballina Shires to be eligible for disaster relief funding under the Commonwealth’s Disaster Recovery Program....
Flood assistance
MP for Ballina, Tamara Smith has been receiving regular updates on the flooding situation in the Ballina and Byron Shire areas. "I've been in close communications with SES Area Commander Kaylene Jones and I've spoken to our Ballina SES Controller Gerry Burnage and Byron SES Controller Mike Davison-Long for local...
Northern Rivers natural disaster zone
After days of heavy rain leading to road closures and flooding, the Northern Rivers area has been declared a Natural Disaster Zone, with the Government announcing disaster assistance for communities in the region. Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) is providing assistance to the local government areas of: Ballina Byron...
Question in the House - Renewable Energy
30 March 2017 RENEWABLE ENERGY Ms TAMARA SMITH ( Ballina ): I direct my question to the Premier. Will the Premier inform the House whether the Government agrees with the statement by Barnaby Joyce that the Australian Capital Territory renewable energy target is "completely insane", given an Australian Capital Territory power purchase agreement signed...
Battery storage for businesses
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage are conducting workshops to provide businesses with the knowledge, skills and tools for integrating battery storage systems into business operations. The training is to be held over two days Part 1: Webinar Monday 3, April 9am – 1pm (venue – your computer) Part 2:...
Submissions called for - North Byron Parklands Cultural Events Site
The company behind two of the country’s most well-known music festivals – Splendour in the Grass and the Falls Music and Arts Festival – is applying for an extension to planning approvals to be able to continue its gigs at the North Byron Parklands site. A proposal to extend the...
Feedback wanted on coastal shipping reforms
The Commonwealth Government is seeking comment from ship operators, shipping companies, and other relevant stakeholders on proposed changes to ensure coastal shipping plays an increasing role in Australia's freight transport network. Only 15 per cent of Australia's domestic freight is moved by ship. Coastal shipping has the potential to take...