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Janet’s Policy Document

Sunday, March 13, 2011

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Janet Mays Policy Plan for the Blue Mountains

Janet Endorses Blue Mountains Electorate Transport Platform 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011

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The Blue Mountains Electorate Transport Platform 2011 is now finalised and has been accepted by the following groups: Association of Concerned Mid Mountains Residents Bell Highway Action Group Against the Highway Blackheath Highway Action Group Blue Mountains Sustainable Transport Alliance Blue Mountains Commuter and Transport Users Association Bullaburra Township Committee Katoomba Chamber of Commerce & Community [...]

Janet’s Policy Plan

Saturday, January 29, 2011

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Click on the link below to read Janet’s Policy Plan. Janet Mays Policy Plan for the Blue Mountains

Managing our Environment

Friday, January 28, 2011

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“We live in a precious World Heritage Listed area and have a responsibility to protect our natural environment for current and future generations. I strongly support efforts to limit the impacts of development and urbanisation on our natural environment.” As the Member for Blue Mountains, Janet will:  Support the Gardens of Stone Stage 2 proposal [...]

Our Community

Friday, January 28, 2011

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“I am part of the Mountains’ rich and diverse community. I believe in a fair and just society that respects differences and provides support for people across our community.”  As our State Member, Janet will:  Support ethics classes in public primary schools; Advocate for an Independent Inquiry into Electricity Pricing to determine why prices are [...]

Our Economy

Friday, January 28, 2011

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“Whilst tourism is vital to our local economy, we need to diversify to provide greater opportunities for small business and to grow local jobs. I support an independent Blue Mountains that thrives on innovation and rewards investment in our community.”  As our Local Member, Janet will:  Continue her work to date in advocating for the [...]

Preserving our Unique Identity

Friday, January 28, 2011

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“If we allow the Blue Mountains’ unique identity to be eroded through over development, we will end up a suburb of Western Sydney. I stand for a strongly individual Blue Mountains which is both nationally and internationally recognised.”  As our State Member, Janet will:  Introduce a Private Member’s Bill to exempt the Blue Mountains National [...]

Local Hospital Care

Friday, January 28, 2011

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“We are still having to travel off Mountain for basic, primary healthcare services, which means the fight is not over to get our existing hospitals fully functioning. I believe the local provision of 24/7 basic primary healthcare is the right of all Mountains residents.”  As our Local Member, Janet will advocate for:  Rural classification of [...]

Trucks, Freight on Rail & the Great Western Highway

Friday, January 28, 2011

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“We bear a huge freight burden that will increase if we let it. I support the completion of highway widening to Katoomba, but no further. Instead, we must upgrade the rail network to improve passenger services and put more freight on rail to reduce the number of trucks.”  As the Member for Blue Mountains, Janet [...]

Janet Supports NCOSS Vote 1 – Fairness in NSW campaign

Friday, January 14, 2011

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Janet has endorsed the Council of Social Service of NSW Vote 1 – Fairness in NSW campaign. “For many in our community, life is hard and it is vital that our community sector is sufficiently funded by the State Government and others to offer the right support services at the right time” Janet said.  ”This [...]