The 2026-27 NSW Budget has been handed down today, Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest has said.
While Geoff Provest has welcomed the 2026-27 NSW Budget, the reality for Tweed residents is that there is little in the budget to address the region’s pressing infrastructure and service demands, with no significant new funding announcements for major local priorities.
- $30 million dollars has been allocated to plan upgrades to the M1 Pacific Motorway from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay
- $321,000 for 12 school crossing supervisors
- $4.5 million for the Resilient Homes program
- Parents of 3-year-olds in long day care will be supported with fee relief until the end of 2027
- $2.3 million for Social Housing upgrades
- Over $1 million dollars for continuing works and upgrades to Cobaki and Kings Forest Substations
The NSW Budget makes provision for a community open space as part of the Pottsville High School development, yet no funding figure has been attached to the project. Without a clear financial commitment, it is difficult to see how this announcement will deliver the substantial benefits that the Tweed community was hoping to see from this year’s Budget.
At a time when many families are struggling with the rising cost of living, it is disappointing that no funding has been allocated to programs that help keep kids active and support their participation in sport and recreation.
Investing in grassroots activities not only benefits children’s health and wellbeing but also eases financial pressure on families and strengthens local communities.
At a time when many seniors are struggling with rising living costs and increasing pressure on health and community services, it is disappointing to see so little support directed towards regional New South Wales. Seniors in communities like the Tweed deserve the same attention and investment as those living in metropolitan areas.
The NSW Nationals will bring back the Regional Seniors Travel card if successful at the March 2027 election.
Regional seniors are more reliant on car travel, and the card provides much-need financial relief to those who need it most.
The $7 million commitment to the NSW Cattle Tick Program is good news for Tweed farmers and the wider agricultural community.
Effective cattle tick management is essential to protecting local livestock industries, reducing biosecurity risks, and supporting the long-term sustainability of farming businesses that play a vital role in the region’s economy.
This Budget is a disappointment for communities across the North Coast, failing to deliver the level of investment needed to address the region’s growing infrastructure, health, housing and transport challenges. North Coast residents deserve a fair share of funding and greater recognition of the pressures facing regional communities.