Paterson
Do you support the federal government buy-backs of property and land which is no longer fit for purpose due to the Williamtown PFOS/PFOA contamination, as recommended by the Senate inquiry?
"I support establishing a cross-jurisdictional, intergovernmental taskforce to investigate the national issue of PFOS and PFOA contamination, including implications for health, containment, and land considered to no longer be fit for purpose, and to put an end to the delays by reporting back the results of its investigation within 90 days," Meryl Swanson.
Do you support local council mergers?
NEWCASTLE
The size of the city:
"No, Newcastle's residents should have control of planning decisions as the market only represents fly by night developers after a profit without building the infrastructure to support high rise developments," Rod Holding.
Industry policy: the former BHP steel mills at Mayfield are fed with steel from the Whyalla steelworks.
HUNTER
Management of bat colonies - what should be done?
"There is no one solution as each environment requires a different outcome," John Harvey.
Mining and economic transition:
"I believe we need to establish an environmentally sustainable planning framework that allows agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and mining to coexist," John Harvey.
NEW ENGLAND
Coal and CSG mining on Liverpool Plains:
NBN broadband connectivity in rural and regional areas:
"Fibre to the premises for all rural & regional areas is prohibitively expensive and a mix of fixed wireless, satellite and fibre to the premises is needed,"
David Mailler.
SHORTLAND
Property prices: housing, even in modest suburbs, is increasingly expensive.
"For many people their home is their greatest asset, and for that reason strong property prices are important. But for too many young families the dream of purchasing and owning a home is becoming out of their reach," Pat Conroy.
Government services: Shortland has struggled to retain office fronts for Medicare and other government services.
"It's clear that residents in this area still value face to face interactions with Government Departments," Pat Conroy.
Federal issues
Your stance on Republicanism:
"For Independence," - Rod Holding
"No strong opinion either way, most important consideration for me is delivering value to the Australian economy. There are other issues that provide easier and better social, environmental & economic value," David Mailler.
Your stance on same sex marriage:
"For a referendum and respect the will of the people, I am personally not in favour of 'redefining words' however, yet if that's what the bulk of people demand, then it is their choice. Why do people need to pay the government a 'fee' for a 'licence' to marry, however...," Arjay Martin.
Your stance on the environment:
"Science indicates that climate change is real, " John Harvey.
