KATE WASHINGTON MP

Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Kate Washington MP, has welcomed AGL’s announcement to build a 252 MW gas-fired electricity generation plant at Tomago in the Hunter. The new power plant will see up to $400 million invested in our region, creating roughly 200 construction jobs, ongoing operational jobs, and helping secure the future of local large-scale manufacturers. The plant will be constructed to provide rapidly dispatchable back-up generation in instances where AGL’s new

30 years ago, the Hon. Bob Martin became the very first Member for Port Stephens. As the current Member for Port Stephens, I continue to share in his legacy and wisdom. On Friday 1 June, I'm hosting a dinner to celebrate Bob Martin's contribution to the Parliament and Port Stephens. I hope you can join me for this special occasion. Tickets here: http://www.nswlabor.org.au/two_bobs_worth #Events

Shadow Minister for the Hunter Kate Washington MP has joined with Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes in questioning the NSW Government’s classification of Newcastle LGA when government grants are announced. On Thursday, Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that $100 million would be made available to sporting groups across the 33 Council areas which make up Greater Sydney. This fund comes on top of the $100 million Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund which is available to th

Matt Carr, Newcastle Herald (16/04/2018). "Confusion over whether Newcastle and its suburbs are classified as metropolitan or regional is creating an uneven playing field for sports funding within the region, Shadow Minister for the Hunter Kate Washington claims." #RecentMediaCoverage

It's Gold for Raymond Terrace! Raymond Terrace Bowling Club will be glowing as local bowls champion Natasha Scott returns from the Commonwealth Games wearing her gold medal. Her victory over the South African team was a triumph for the local legend, who has been playing bowls since she was 15. Now 27, Natasha led the Australian team to an 18 to 16 victory over South Africa with her teammates Kelsey Cottrell, Rebecca van Asch and Carla Krizanic. Having competed in the 2010 Del

Luke Foley, Newcastle Herald (12/4/2018). "As we now know, when it privatised the ports of Botany, Kembla and Newcastle the government entered into secret deals designed to prevent Newcastle from ever competing with Botany." #RecentMediaCoverage

Kate Washington MP, Newcastle Herald (12/4/2018). "And so the fight continues, to make the Premier and her Minister for Disability Services understand that there will always be a need for independent advice and advocacy for people with disabilities in NSW." #RecentMediaCoverage

The people of Port Stephens have been let down by this Government and its misplaced priorities. In recent weeks the Premier has launched her 20‑year infrastructure plan, but I must ask the Premier, "What is the point of planning the next 20 years if you cannot even deliver the projects you promised at the last election?" The people of Port Stephens have every right to feel cheated, after the recent confirmation that the promised upgrade to Nelson Bay Road has been deferred un

When dreams become reality, it is a special day indeed. Recently I had the enormous honour of sharing in such a special day with my community when I officially opened the new clubhouse of Hawks Nest Bridge Club. This purpose-built facility is a beautiful community space for the residents of Hawks Nest, but just as remarkable is the story of how this building came into being. Every group needs a home but the Hawks Nest Bridge Club struggled to find a permanent space to call it

It is fantastic to recognise the Seniors Festival, or as it was previously known, Seniors Week, as a matter of public importance. I thank the member for North Shore for bringing the matter before the House. This year, 2018, marks 60 years since Seniors Week began as a statewide initiative to support and encourage active, social and healthy lifestyles among our amazing seniors across the State. Each year there are hundreds of diverse events for seniors to participate in, inclu