Month: September 2026

Greens WA call for immediate moratorium on new AirBnBs

The Greens (WA) are calling on the Cook Labor Government to immediately implement an urgent moratorium on new unhosted short-stay properties in order to curb their devastating impact on Western Australia’s long-term rental market.

Greens housing spokesperson Tim Clifford MLC this morning moved a motion in the Legislative Council urging the government to impose strict controls addressing the unsustainable growth of unhosted short-stays by instating a freeze on new registrations.

The motion also called for the introduction of a levy on unhosted short-stay properties, which would be funnelled into building social and affordable homes for West Australians.

It comes almost a year after the Greens moved a motion in Parliament calling on the Cook Labor Government to introduce a short-stay levy, criticising the government’s short-stay incentive schemes as having completely failed to address the rental crisis.

But since then and in the face of continued inaction, the government’s own data shows the number of AirBnBs in WA is growing. 

There are currently 12,037 AirBnB listings in Western Australia, up from 11,283 in November 2025. The overwhelming majority of these are listed as entire homes or apartments.

Research published by Shelter WA earlier this year revealed that there are almost three unhosted AirBnBs for every long-term property available to rent in WA – a ratio that blows out to a shocking 15 to 1 in regional WA.  

More than half are one- and two-bedroom homes, which are in highest demand among low income households, singles and older people – the same cohort of West Australians struggling to find affordable rental homes.

The Greens (WA) housing spokesperson Tim Clifford MLC says that the Cook Labor Government must do more to control unhosted short-stays and their impact on WA’s rental affordability crisis. 

“In the middle of the worst housing crisis in living memory, the Cook Labor Government continues to twiddle its thumbs while unhosted short-stays continue to cannibalise tens of thousands of would-be rental homes.

“Almost a full year after I first moved a motion on this issue, WA’s rental affordability crisis has gone from bad to worse on WA Labor’s watch.

“Rents have continued to skyrocket, homelessness is at crisis levels and a whole generation has given up the dream of being able to afford their own home.

“Yet the Cook Labor Government has effectively washed its hands of the short-stay issue, claiming to have done its job with the introduction of a short-stay register and an investor cash incentive – both of which have categorically failed to ease pressure on the almost one-third of West Australians who rent. 

“An immediate freeze on new unhosted short-stays would prevent any further hollowing out of WA’s long-term rental market, as well as helping to minimise further rent spikes spurred by low vacancy rates.

“Meanwhile, an investor levy would generate millions in extra revenue that could be used to build more social and affordable homes, further mitigating the relentless impacts of unhosted AirBnBs on our community.

“This isn’t rocket science. These are simple, necessary and proven reforms that should have been introduced a long time ago. 

“Instead, the Cook Labor Government is too busy ensuring the pockets of wealthy property investors stay as full as possible.

“Enough is enough. I’d like to remind them where their responsibility actually lies: providing every West Australian with a safe and secure home.”

Coalition opposes Labor’s digital duty of care bill it’s current form

The Coalition will oppose Labor’s exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 in its current form.

Australians want their children protected online and the world’s biggest technology companies held to account.

But protecting children cannot become an excuse to hand politicians sweeping powers over lawful speech, news, political debate and what Australians are allowed to see online.

Labor’s exposure draft goes too far, contains inadequate safeguards for free speech and journalism, and leaves too much power in the hands of the Communications Minister.

The Leader of the Opposition said the Coalition will continue to engage constructively on measures that genuinely make children safer online, but we will not support this bill in its current form.

“This exposure draft is unacceptable in its current form because the reality is it’s providing a blank cheque for political censorship to the minister and to the government,” Mr Taylor said.

“This Minister has admitted Australians don’t trust her, and this government has repeatedly broken its word on tax and power prices. Handing them a blank cheque for political censorship is unacceptable..” 

Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan said Labor should be focused on fixing the problems Australians are already facing, not expanding Canberra’s power over the internet. 

“I don’t trust Big Tech, but the answer is not to trust the Labor Party instead. No politician should get to decide for themselves what lawful speech is harmful and then pressure platforms to make it disappear,” Senator Canavan said.

“Labor has given up trying to lower prices, cut taxes and bring migration under control. Now they want extraordinary powers over the internet where Australians go to complain about how badly they’re being governed. That should worry everyone.”

Our concerns include:

  • Ministerial power to define new harms. Anika Wells has given herself unfettered powers to make regulations governing categories of harm, including material that may be completely lawful, representing a significant threat to free speech. The draft separately allows the Minister to determine additional material that may cause harm to children and additional platform features deemed to have “negative behavioural impacts”.
  • The risk to free speech and journalism. The duty is not confined to social media. It applies across a wide range of online services, including potentially websites carrying news, commentary and political debate. The exposure draft does not contain the clear protections for journalism, democratic debate and freedom of expression found overseas.
  • Vague and subjective tests. The draft includes concepts such as material that “encourages or promotes hostile attitudes towards women or gender equality” and “harmful practices”. Protecting children is essential, but poorly defined tests risk catching legitimate political, religious, cultural and social debate.
  • A powerful incentive to censor first and ask questions later.If online services face legal duties to identify and mitigate broadly defined harms, the obvious commercial response will be to remove, suppress or restrict borderline lawful material rather than risk regulatory action.
  • The algorithm promise is not actually guaranteed. Labor says Australians will be able to turn off personalised recommendations for their social media feeds. But the exposure draft instead gives the Minister power to specify “user empowerment tools” through future legislative instruments. The law Parliament is being asked to consider does not itself guarantee the precise choice Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells are promising Australians.
  • The impact on small businesses has not been considered.Thousands of Australian small businesses rely on content recommendations and digital platforms to find customers. At a time when family businesses are already battling rising costs, Canberra should not rush major changes without understanding the consequences.
  • Labor’s record should give Australians little confidence. Its under-16 social media ban has fallen well short of the government’s rhetoric, with eSafety finding the proportion of under-16s still using social media had fallen by just 4.4 percentage points three months after commencement. Now, before it has made its existing regime work properly, Labor wants Parliament to hand it a much broader set of powers over the online world.

The Shadow Minister for Communications and Digital Safety Sarah Henderson said the Coalition has consistently supported stronger protections for children online and tougher accountability for Big Tech.

“Protecting children online is one of the most important jobs we have, but it does not give Anika Wells a blank cheque to determine what lawful material Australians should be protected from seeing. These powers are far too broad and the safeguards are simply not good enough,” Senator Henderson said.

“We need to protect children, empower parents, force greater transparency from Big Tech and protect free speech. Labor’s approach is to give unfettered powers to the Minister and ask Australians to simply trust that it won’t be abused.”

That is why Australians deserve absolute clarity about the powers Labor is seeking and how they will be used. 

Australians should be deeply concerned that the Minister asking Parliament for these powers could not clearly explain them herself.

In a trainwreck interview with Laura Jayes on News 24, Anika Wells confirmed that she would ultimately determine new categories of serious harm, before appearing to contradict herself over whether news websites could be captured by the regime.

Asked who would determine what constituted a new serious harm, Minister Wells conceded: “the test for what would constitute a new serious harm would ultimately be made by me”.

When questioned about whether the laws applied to news websites, she first said: “sorry, yes, it does go to all online services,” before later insisting: “It is not captured by the Digital Duty of Care. It’s just not.”

If the Minister responsible for the bill cannot clearly explain the reach of these powers, Australians should not be expected to simply trust her with them.

Labor’s failed misinformation legislation showed the danger of giving governments a role in deciding what Australians should be allowed to see and hear.

Changing the language from “misinformation” to “harm” does not remove that danger.

The Coalition will oppose the bill in its current form and will fight for genuine safety measures that protect children, hold Big Tech accountable and protect the basic freedoms Australians expect.

Complex harbourfront demolition delivering industry-leading recycling results

Almost all the material removed from Queens Wharf West has been recovered for recycling, as City of Newcastle’s demolition project moves into a critical next phase.  

Twenty-eight tonnes of material have been removed so far, with 19 tonnes of wood, brick, concrete, plasterboard, and PVC coming from the internal strip-out and knock down of awnings and balconies.  

Another nine tonnes of scrap metal was separated and sent to a local sustainable steel manufacturer to be smelted back into virgin or pure metal, depending on its quality and type. 

Approximately 98% of the material removed so far has been recycled, far exceeding the NSW EPA average recycling rate of 80% across construction and demolition projects.  

Weeks of work inside, around and below Queens Wharf West to strip out the building and remove, redundant services and external structures like balconies and awnings has been completed since demolition started in July.  

With the main structure set to start coming down next week, City of Newcastle Project Manager Darryn Costanzo said it’s a complex demolition project given site conditions.  

“It’s a site that’s built up over the water with services running underneath the suspended substructure, which means we’re timing a lot of the work we’re doing with the tides and weather,” Mr Costanzo said.  

“Much of the power, gas, and water that Queens Wharf Hotel and the surrounding public spaces rely on are fed from the building we’re demolishing, which means we’re taking extra care to maintain those services for the Hotel and the community.  

“This section of the promenade is one of the busiest for walkers and cyclists, who have been great so far in following changing signage and detours to keep them safe.  

“With those and more complexities to consider, we’re very pleased with our progress so far, and to deliver such strong recycling results has been a great outcome.”  

City of Newcastle Executive Director City Infrastructure, David Witherdin said strong recycling results show the Queens Wharf project’s commitment to sustainability and resource recovery.  

“A 98% recycling rate at this stage of the project is an excellent result and shows what’s possible when sustainability is prioritised from the outset,” Mr Witherdin said.  

“These results reflect City of Newcastle’s commitment to sustainable construction practices and show we can be an industry leader in the space.  

“Our approach to recycling is helping us meet a key goal we set out at the start of the project around environmental sustainability, which is something that 97% of the community told us was important to them when we asked about the future of Queens Wharf.”  

More details on what comes next for Queens Wharf West are expected in the coming months, with a decision on the long-term future of the site expected in the 2027.  

Visit the project page to read more about how Queens Wharf is changing. 

New Lambton landslip recovery

City of Newcastle is moving forward with the next phase of recovery for the New Lambton landslip, preparing engineering designs for the long-term stabilisation of the site.

Geotechnical investigations will begin next week to determine the scope of the work, with a series of boreholes up to 20m deep to be drilled within the landslip zone and in nearby Victoria Street to assess current ground conditions.

City of Newcastle has contacted owners of the properties that may be affected, including adjoining and relevant nearby neighbours.

Initial investigation activities are expected to take around six weeks to complete, with periodic traffic interruptions in Victoria Street and minor noise impacts close to the drilling works.

Ongoing monitoring on site has not recorded any significant movement or trends that indicate the size of the landslip zone has increased.

The extent of the area where stabilisation will be required will be defined as part of the detailed design work, with planning to continue into 2027 to determine the most appropriate measures.

City of Newcastle is continuing to discuss the funding required from the NSW Reconstruction Authority for the stabilisation work, with timing of an approved funding program still to be determined.

NSW pharmacists to treat more conditions: ear infections, wound care & chronic illness

People across NSW will soon be able to get treatment for more everyday health conditions at their local pharmacy, making it easier to get care without having to wait for a GP appointment.

Under a new trial announced by the Minns Labor Government, eligible pharmacists will be able to treat ear infections and wounds, and help patients manage chronic conditions including high blood pressure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

At the same time, up to 250 additional pharmacists across NSW will become qualified to provide more extensive treatment for nausea and vomiting, reflux, rhinitis, musculoskeletal pain and acne, as well as initiate the oral contraceptive pill.

It means more people will be able to walk into their local pharmacy and get treatment for common conditions closer to home, while freeing up GP appointments for patients who need them.

The changes build on pharmacy reforms already introduced by the Minns Labor Government, with around 40,000 patients accessing treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections through community pharmacies and more than 2,000 women receiving a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill.

More conditions, closer to home

Eligible pharmacists will be invited to take part in a new trial enabling them to provide care for ear infections and wounds, and help manage some chronic conditions.

The trial will give patients another option to get care in their community. Appropriate safeguards will be put in place to maintain the safety and quality of care.

It will also help take pressure off GPs by allowing pharmacists to provide more minor routine care, freeing up appointments for people with more complex health needs.

More pharmacists, providing more care

250 more pharmacists will be able to treat the following conditions in the coming months:

  • Acute nausea and vomiting
  • Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
  • Mild acute musculoskeletal pain
  • Mild to moderate acne
  • Initiation of oral contraception

This will be achieved by allowing pharmacists who graduate with an appropriate qualification from the University of Newcastle or the University of Technology Sydney later this year, to align their scope of practice with pharmacists who hold a similar graduate certificate from James Cook University.

Easier access to more vaccinations

From next year, pharmacists will also be able to administer National Immunisation Program vaccines, including to children under five, giving families another option to keep their vaccinations up to date.

This measure is targeted at situations where families may need access to a vaccination quickly, including before travel or during outbreaks of diseases such as measles.

While families will now have an additional avenue to have their child vaccinated, regular visits to a GP remain a very important part of childhood healthcare. These appointments provide an opportunity for GPs to check a child’s growth and development and discuss the health and wellbeing of the whole family.

Children who need catch-up vaccinations and people with complex medical conditions will not be eligible for these vaccinations through a pharmacist.

Previous reforms

These reforms are in addition to other health conditions which can already be managed by trained pharmacists in NSW, including:

  • uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • resupply of hormonal contraception
  • minor skin conditions which include eczema, shingles, impetigo and psoriasis.

Specific eligibility criteria are in place for each condition to ensure patients receive safe and appropriate care.

Pharmacies providing these services can choose to charge a consultation fee for the service. This consultation fee will be in addition to the cost of any medicines supplied.

This latest expansion builds on the work the Minns Labor Government has already done to improve access to care for people in NSW, including:

  • Investing in virtual and urgent care services
  • Supporting geriatric outreach and Hospital in the Home
  • Expanding scope of practice for pharmacists to treat uncomplicated skin conditions and UTIs, and resupply and prescribe the contraceptive pill
  • Expanding scope of practice for GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD

To find a local pharmacist delivering expanded health services, you can search the healthdirect Service Finder.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns:

“For most people, their local pharmacy is one of the easiest parts of the health system to access, and we’re making better use of the skills and training pharmacists already have.

“This year close to 250 additional pharmacists across the state will be qualified to treat conditions in the community, making healthcare even more accessible.

“We’re also trialling the further expansion of scope to include ear infections, wound care and the management of chronic conditions.

“It means more options for patients; more care available in local communities and more GP appointments available for people who really need them.”

Minister for Health Ryan Park:

“We are making it easier and more convenient for people to access the care they need.

“Pharmacies are an important point of care for members of the community and these reforms will ensure they can deliver more health services for people.

“By increasing the number of pharmacists who can use the expanded scope of practice, we are ensuring more communities around NSW can access this care.”

Clarkes Beach protected as erosion works complete

Coastal protection works to address serious erosion issues at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay have been completed as part of a $1.6 million NSW Government investment to improve safety and access for beachgoers and protect important community assets from further erosion.

High tides and ocean swells had taken a toll on the beach and surrounding dunes, affecting public access and threatening the Crown land reserve and adjoining Reflections Byron Bay Holiday Park.

The NSW Government, through Crown Lands and its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF), provided $1.275 million for the protection works, with Reflections Holidays engaging the Soil Conservation Service to deliver the project.

Work started in early August and continued over five weeks to install about 600 sandbags across a 72-metre section of previously unprotected beach at the front of the holiday park.

The existing sandbag wall installed on the reserve beachfront in 2020 was also repaired as part of the works program.

Revegetation works will be carried out in October, with fencing installed to protect regrowth.

Crown Lands will allocate a further $395,000 to support further sand nourishment works at Clarkes Beach, which are expected to be completed next year.

Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin said:

“Our beaches are a treasured part of life on the North Coast, but they face pressure from coastal erosion, severe weather and high tides.

“This funding has delivered practical protection for the reserve at popular Clarkes Beach to enhance the visitor experience and help minimise the risk to our valuable community assets.

“Investments like this at Clarkes Beach supports both our coastline and the communities that rely on it.

“While we can’t control the weather and ocean conditions that affect our beaches, we can take practical action to protect our natural assets, cultural heritage and community infrastructure.”

Progress underway on Dubbo PCYC upgrade and regional youth programs

Young people in Dubbo are already benefiting from a major $10.4 million upgrade of PCYC Dubbo Sports World, with three new basketball courts now complete and 1,500 young people taking part in regional youth programs so far this year.

The Minns Labor Government is investing $10.4 million to upgrade the Dubbo facility, supporting better sporting infrastructure, more youth-focused spaces and stronger opportunities for young people in Western NSW.

The Sports World works include upgrades to existing sports halls so they can support multi-sport competitions, new equipment including mechanical backboard systems, scoreboards and audio-visual fit outs, a new front-of-house area with reception, café, staff offices, storage and amenities, as well as a youth hub, fitness gym, program rooms and learning spaces.

So far:

  • Three new basketball courts have been completed;
  • The roof of the main hall has been resealed; and
  • Work is underway on refurbishing part of an old indoor court into a dedicated gymnastics space

The front-of-house refurbishment is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027.

The Dubbo investment builds on the Minns Government’s $10 million partnership with PCYC, supporting 278 youth programs across regional NSW over four years.

Programs include Nations of Origin, which combines sport and First Nations culture to build connection and pride; Stepping Up, which helps school leavers transition into careers through mentoring, training and employer connections; and Fit for Work, which gives disengaged students practical skills, qualifications and confidence to move into employment or further education.

During Terms 1 and 2 of 2026, PCYC youth programs funded through the partnership have engaged 1,500 participants, including 1,034 Indigenous young people.

Programs have been delivered across regional locations including Armidale, Walgett, Broken Hill, Griffith, Kempsey, Wagga Wagga, Queanbeyan, Parkes, Orange, Lithgow and Bathurst.

Employment-focused programs have also supported early pathways into work and study, generating nine job outcomes and eight secondary education outcomes so far.

Funding for the PCYC is part of over $220 million being delivered from the Minns Government’s $400 million Regional Development Trust Fund that provides strategic and sustainable investment to grow regional and rural industries, businesses and communities.

For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/regionaldevelopmenttrust 

Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said:

“This project is about giving young people in Dubbo and across Western NSW better facilities, more support and more opportunities to build their futures close to home.

“It’s fantastic to see real progress at PCYC Dubbo Sports World, with three new basketball courts already delivered and work underway to create modern spaces for sport, fitness, learning and youth programs.

“We’re backing the facilities and programs that help young people build confidence, stay connected to their communities and take the next step into education, training or work.

“We’re already seeing the impact of our partnership with PCYC, with 1,500 young people taking part in programs across regional NSW this year, including strong participation from Indigenous young people.”

PCYC NSW CEO Michael Silman said:

“It’s exciting to see the transformation of PCYC Dubbo Sports World taking shape, this investment from the NSW Government will help us improve our facilities, reach more young people across Western NSW and create stronger, safer communities.

“The $10 million regional youth program partnership with the NSW Government has enabled us to deliver more programs, more impact, more regularly, in the communities that need them most.

“Through our suite of employability programs, as well as U-Nites, Nations of Origin and GRIT, participants are building positive connections with their communities, engaging in education and achieving employment outcomes that can change the trajectory of their lives.

“We thank the NSW Government for its continued commitment to regional communities and for recognising the vital role PCYC plays in supporting young people to realise their capability and build brighter futures.”

PCYC Wagga Wagga Stepping Up program participant, Allira McCracken said:

“I was struggling with my self-confidence, worried about my future. I wasn’t enjoying school and didn’t know where to start with looking for a job, or if I’d even be able to get one. I was spending days in bed, then I found PCYC.

“The PCYC Stepping Up program has made me feel like I have a chance in the world, I learnt how to develop resumes and cover letters, how to apply for jobs, and how to present myself professionally. Because of this and the qualifications I gained during the program, I secured work experience in community services which has put me on a positive path.”

“I most enjoyed the one on one mentoring in the program, the support from PCYC staff meant a lot to me personally. I’m now more independent and I believe in myself, I’m productive in life, and doing things that I never thought I could do.”

New Chief Executive to lead Sydney Metro

Senior transport leader Camilla Drover has been appointed Chief Executive of Sydney Metro.

Ms Drover brings extensive infrastructure, engineering and commercial experience in the public and private sector.

Most recently, Ms Drover led NSW Motorways as interim CEO through a complex direct deal negotiation. Her substantive position was Deputy Secretary Infrastructure, Projects and Engineering at Transport for NSW, prior to which she had more than a decade in leadership roles with major infrastructure contractors.

Ms Drover commences in the role on 1 October.

Minister for Transport John Graham said:

“Camilla is a tenacious and commercially astute infrastructure leader, with a strong track record of delivering projects, solving complex problems and building high-performing teams.

“With Metro Southwest in its final stages of testing and two Western Sydney metros in construction, I’m looking forward to working with Camilla at this critical time of delivery for Australia’s biggest infrastructure project.

“On behalf of the NSW Government, I want to thank Acting Chief Executive Hugh Lawson for the high quality of his stewardship during this pivotal period for Sydney Metro.”

M1 missing link no more thanks to Liberals and Nationals vision

The opening of the M1 Pacific Motorway extension from Black Hill to Raymond Terrace this Friday is a game changer for the people of the Hunter and for every motorist making the journey up to the North Coast and beyond.
 
Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for the Hunter Scott Farlow said the project had only become a reality because of the vision and commitment of both the former Federal Coalition Government and NSW Liberals and Nationals Government.
 
“The M1’s missing link is no more thanks to the vision and commitment of the former Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government, who planned, designed and funded this vital piece of infrastructure for the people of the Hunter and New South Wales,” Mr Farlow said.
 
“With the completion of the M1 Pacific Motorway extension from Black Hill to Raymond Terrace motorists across the Hunter will no longer be stuck in bottlenecks over the Hexham Bridge contending with tourists and truckies.”
 
“This is a congestion buster for every motorist who uses the stretch between Newcastle and Maitland every day, removing 25,000 vehicles from local Hunter roads, while keeping freight, tourists and local commuters moving through the region.”
 
“From 2020 the former Coalition Federal Government and NSW Liberals and Nationals Government worked to make this a reality with a $2 billion commitment to the project and saw the vision of this vital missing link become a reality.”
 
“It’s good to see that the Federal and State Labor Governments have completed this vital project for the people of the Hunter, but sadly under the Albanese Government future projects in NSW are missing out.”
 
“Under the former Federal Coalition Government, New South Wales received its fair share of Federal Infrastructure funding – 31 per cent. Now under Labor our State is losing out to Queensland and Victoria who are receiving well above their population share of Federal infrastructure funding, while in New South Wales we received only 17.7 per cent.”
 
“Hopefully the opening of the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension won’t be the end of the road for Federal Infrastructure funding in new South Wales. The Premier finally needs to take up the case with the Prime Minister and fight for a fair share for the people of New South Wales,” Mr Farlow said.

Increased ramping turns hospitals into park-ing lots

Hospitals across Sydney have become parking lots for ambulances under the Minns Labor Government, with paramedics unable to transfer critical patients or respond to other incidents.
  
Today’s Bureau of Health Information (BHI) data makes clear the Minns Government is all talk, no action with key measures moving backward, leaving more patients stuck in ambulances outside or walking out without completing treatment.
 
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane said NSW deserves better healthcare services, but all Labor has delivered in three years is excuses and longer waits for patients. 
 
“Last month, the Premier told people to avoid our hospitals, and today’s data reveals many patients were already doing that rather than facing Labor’s long hospital wait times,” Ms Sloane said.
 
“Labor has shown their only plan for our hospitals is to blame Canberra when something goes wrong.” 
 
Shadow Minister for Health and Regional Health Sarah Mitchell said today’s BHI data confirms what frontline health staff have been saying for months. 
 
“Under the Minns Labor Government our hospitals are strained, ambulances are ramped, waiting rooms are full, patients are walking out without finishing treatment, and critical frontline health staff are burning out trying to keep the system afloat,” Mrs Mitchell said.
 
“The fact that 6,500 more patients left our biggest public hospitals without completing treatment compared to this time last year is a damning indictment of our health system under Labor.
 
“Instead of delivering on promises to improve our health system, Chris Minns and Ryan Park are focused on pointing the finger at their Labor mates in Canberra.”