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 The NSW Government, in the recent mini-budget, introduced a charge to private hospitals for the provision of blood and blood products. I understand this decision was taken without consultation with private hospitals, the National Blood Authority (NBA) or the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. Read more ... Download a blank petition Download a form letter . |
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Posted 28 January 2009
VALLEYS' MP OPPOSES COAL MINING
Independent MP Greg Piper, who represents the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys, continues to oppose coal-mining under Wyong's water catchment.
According to Mr Piper, Member for Lake Macquarie, undermining the valleys is a risk the Government should not take.
"The Opposition has the right view on how mining could affect the area, a risk not worth taking" Mr Piper said. "The Government should just accept that mining poses an unacceptable threat to the water supply, natural and rural values, and to plans for regional growth."
"If the Government accepts the Chikarovski Inquiry's advice on judging proposals on their merit, there can only be one result for Wyong's valleys. People here believe that other things are more important than coal and the Opposition is right to accept this."
Posted 15th January 2009 KEEPING PLASTIC BAGS OUT OF TORONTO In response to community concerns, Member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper has set the ball rolling in a campaign to make Toronto a voluntary "plastic shopping bag free" town. In response to suggestions by Carey Bay resident, Henry Wellsmore, Mr. Piper recently called a meeting with Henry and Toronto Tidy Towns Committee members. The meeting decided to embark on a program called "Turning Toronto Green". Mr. Piper and the Tidy Towns Committee will be seeking the cooperation of Woolworths, Coles and the new Aldi store when it opens. There will also be a survey of other businesses to gauge support for phasing out disposable plastic shopping bags. "This is a great first step," Mr Piper said. "With a little encouragement the community can help greatly reduce a major source of environmentally damaging litter." "Toronto has had recent success in the Tidy Towns program and this campaign fits perfectly with that. Further, as a lakeside village there is an obvious link to the impacts on our lake environment from litter" he said. "I thank Henry Wellsmore for suggesting this campaign and I'm confident that with the support of Kelly Hoare and others in Tidy Towns and the Chamber of Commerce, it can grow to include the whole Toronto community." The "Turning Toronto Green" campaign will include public education and look at ways of encouraging public participation.  Turtles can mistake plastic bags for jellyfish Photo courtesy of Ron Prendergast, Melbourne Zoo 
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