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The Honourable Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC, Government Whip in the Legislative Council has welcomed 208 new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) recruits, after their graduation at the FRNSW Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills.

Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott congratulated the new permanent and on-call firefighters.

“Becoming a firefighter is no easy feat. FRNSW attracts up to 8000 applications each year, yet of these thousands, only an elite few are chosen,” Mr Elliott said.

NSW POLICE RECRUITS JOIN FORCE

Friday, 23 April 2021

204 new probationary constables will commence duties in New South Wales after they attested at an attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mr David Elliott congratulated the newest recruits in Goulburn.

“Police officers perform a crucial role in protecting the community. As the probationary constables of Class 346 step into their law enforcement duties they can know that they have the full support of this government,” Mr Elliott said.

NEXT OFFSHORE ARTIFICIAL REEF TO BE SUNK OFF A NSW BEACH

Monday, 19 April 2021

The Honourable Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC has today encouraged local fishers to submit expressions of interest (EOI) for where the NSW Government’s next Offshore Artificial Reef should be deployed.

Mrs Maclaren-Jones described the million-dollar reefs as an underwater oasis which create unique habitats for fish and aquatic organisms to call home.

“I welcome the NSW Government opening public EOIs for the location of its next reef and I encourage all local fishers to fill out the survey and name their preferred spot.

SMALL BUSINESS REBATE SCHEME KICKS OFF

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

The Honourable Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC is encouraging small businesses around NSW to sign up for a new $1500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges.

Mrs Maclaren-Jones said the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate was designed to benefit tens of thousands of small businesses across the state as NSW continues its post-pandemic recovery.