PHIL DONATO MP MEMBER FOR ORANGE Mr Perfect BBQ Sunday 5th May 11.30 till 2 Lake Canobolas I'm thrilled to serve as an The past month has been incredibly busy. I've been active both in Parliament and throughout the Electorate. My schedule included attending FOOD Week events, celebrating Sri Lankan and Nepalese New Year, participating in Harmony Day festivities, and opening the new Cudal Pump Track. I participated virtually in public hearings hosted by the NSW Parliament's Law and Safety Committee on vaping and E-cigarette regulation in NSW. I extend my gratitude to all the witnesses whose valuable contributions are guiding this crucial legislative process. I was delighted to meet with Minister Rose Jackson MLC and representatives from CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes and Homes NSW, including Anne-Marie Mioche, Kate Gibson, Dorothée Crawley, and Rebecca Pinkstone. We focused on homelessness and its specific challenges in regional NSW. The insights gained are vital for securing ongoing government support. Additionally, I spoke at the Country Mayors of NSW conference in Forbes, highlighting key regional issues like health, law enforcement, disaster resilience, and notably, housing. Addressing the housing shortage requires action from all levels of government, and more efforts are needed to attract school-leavers to the trades to meet this demand. Cheers, Phil I was honoured to represent the NSW Government at the CSIRO Parkes Observatory for the opening of new visitor amenities funded by a $500k state grant. ambassador for this year's Ten4Ten Alongside Parkes Shire Council RDA Central Westleadership program. It was a pleasure to speak with Samuel Bayada from James Sheehan High School, askilled young athlete who has been chosen to join the Australian triathlon team competing in Queensland later this year. I eagerly anticipate welcoming this year's group to the State Parliament soon. 02 6362 5199 and CSIRO representatives, we unveiled wheelchair-accessible paths, automatic doors, updated bathrooms, and an inclusive space-themed playground. These enhancements at The Dish, a major local attraction. promise to boost its appeal significantly. Congratulations to everyone involved. Virtual Fencing I'm pleased to see that virtual fencing is now a key topic in the cattle industry. I encourage all primary producers and potential users of this technology to participate by submitting their insights to the parliamentary inquiry. Special thanks to Roy Butler MP, Member for Barwon and Chair of the Committee on Investment, Industry, and Regional Development, for leading this crucial inquiry into virtual stock fencing. This initiative follows the NSW Legislative Assembly's discussion of my proposed bill on the matter. Those in the livestock sector interested in contributing can submit their feedback at https://loom.ly/Q1-0540 until 11:59 PM on Friday, May 17,2024. orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au 194a Lords Place, Orange NSW 2800 Authorised by Phil Donato MP, Member for Orange, funded using parliamentary entitlements PHIL DONATO MP MEMBER FOR ORANGE Mr Perfect BBQ Sunday 5th May 11.30 till 2 Lake Canobolas I'm thrilled to serve as an The past month has been incredibly busy . I've been active both in Parliament and throughout the Electorate . My schedule included attending FOOD Week events , celebrating Sri Lankan and Nepalese New Year , participating in Harmony Day festivities , and opening the new Cudal Pump Track . I participated virtually in public hearings hosted by the NSW Parliament's Law and Safety Committee on vaping and E - cigarette regulation in NSW . I extend my gratitude to all the witnesses whose valuable contributions are guiding this crucial legislative process . I was delighted to meet with Minister Rose Jackson MLC and representatives from CatholicCare Wilcannia - Forbes and Homes NSW , including Anne - Marie Mioche , Kate Gibson , Dorothée Crawley , and Rebecca Pinkstone . We focused on homelessness and its specific challenges in regional NSW . The insights gained are vital for securing ongoing government support . Additionally , I spoke at the Country Mayors of NSW conference in Forbes , highlighting key regional issues like health , law enforcement , disaster resilience , and notably , housing . Addressing the housing shortage requires action from all levels of government , and more efforts are needed to attract school - leavers to the trades to meet this demand . Cheers , Phil I was honoured to represent the NSW Government at the CSIRO Parkes Observatory for the opening of new visitor amenities funded by a $ 500k state grant . ambassador for this year's Ten4Ten Alongside Parkes Shire Council RDA Central Westleadership program . It was a pleasure to speak with Samuel Bayada from James Sheehan High School , askilled young athlete who has been chosen to join the Australian triathlon team competing in Queensland later this year . I eagerly anticipate welcoming this year's group to the State Parliament soon . 02 6362 5199 and CSIRO representatives , we unveiled wheelchair - accessible paths , automatic doors , updated bathrooms , and an inclusive space - themed playground . These enhancements at The Dish , a major local attraction . promise to boost its appeal significantly . Congratulations to everyone involved . Virtual Fencing I'm pleased to see that virtual fencing is now a key topic in the cattle industry . I encourage all primary producers and potential users of this technology to participate by submitting their insights to the parliamentary inquiry . Special thanks to Roy Butler MP , Member for Barwon and Chair of the Committee on Investment , Industry , and Regional Development , for leading this crucial inquiry into virtual stock fencing . This initiative follows the NSW Legislative Assembly's discussion of my proposed bill on the matter . Those in the livestock sector interested in contributing can submit their feedback at https://loom.ly/Q1-0540 until 11:59 PM on Friday , May 17,2024 . orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au 194a Lords Place , Orange NSW 2800 Authorised by Phil Donato MP , Member for Orange , funded using parliamentary entitlements