Robert Borsak

On Thursday, 15th August, the NSW Government introduced The Retail Trading Amendment (ANZAC Day Trading Hours) Bill 2024 to limit large retail from opening on ANZAC day. The far-left Neo-Marxist Greens, along with Alex Greenwich MP and Helen Dalton MP, tried to add the amendment banning the use of poker machines on the day, arguing that "diggers didn't die for pokies." Watch Robert call out the un-Australian, disloyal Greens, Greenwich and Dalton, and highlight the importance of RSL clubs to commemorate veterans and their contribution to our society.


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Mark Banasiak

Private Members Statement – Boat Show

Recently, Mark was invited to attend the Sydney International Boat Show by the Boating Industry Association and the Minister for Transport’s office. At the show, the minister announced renewed funding for the Boating Now grant program, which is an issue he has been pursuing and campaigning on for close to two years.


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The Greens attempted to move a bill that would create an independent office of animal welfare, separate from the government. While it has become apparent through the ongoing inquiry into the operation of the approved charitable organisations which Mark chairs, that changes are needed in this space, the Greens alternative isn’t it. Thankfully the proposed bill was voted down with a landslide of 6 ayes and 28 noes. Mark went through the bill line by line, it’s a long video but well worth a watch.


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An issue that could have a profound impact on our regional communities and determine if they thrive or wither, is access to water. Mark has been following and eagerly awaiting the Expert Panel's final report on water connectivity. The interim report made clear that there had been no appropriate modelling or analysis to assess the volumetric or socio-economic impact or even the environmental outcomes.

On the release of the final report, Mark noticed that some of the critical data which he suspected may not be present, wasn’t there. Let’s find out more from the Minister for Water:


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They also met with the Fire Brigade Employees Union (FBEU) to discuss issues their members are facing and explore ways SFF can serve them in the parliament.

In the Community

Robert and Mark attended the Bicentenary of the NSW Parliament dinner, commemorating 200 years since the NSW Legislative Council went from a group of five advisors to the fully elected, 42-member Upper House that we know it as today. The Legislative Council, or Upper House, is the space where Shooters, Fishers & Farmers work, and our impact is most effective.



Mark also joined the boys from the Hi-Tide Radio Show discussing Northern Beaches Council and off-street parking of boat trailers, as well as the announcement of the new commercial fishing peak body. Click below to hear his guest appearance on 17^th August.


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