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Tens of billions of dollars\u2019 worth of essential infrastructure projects have stalled, leaving NSW businesses, workers and communities to suffer due to the Minns Labor Government\u2019s capitulation to the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said the Premier needs to explain why he won\u2019t use the legal powers available under section 424 of the Fair Work Act to seek a halt to the ETU\u2019s disruptive campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe former Coalition NSW government successfully used these laws to prevent a train strike in 2018, and the Albanese government used them in 2022 to stop Svitzer\u2019s lockout of critical port workers. Why can\u2019t Chris Minns and Sophie Cotsis do the same?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Under a Labor Government, the unions will always run the show. Chris Minns has the power to seek an end to this chaos and get NSW moving again, but instead he\u2019s chosen to let the ETU call the shots,” Mr Speakman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Damien Tudehope, said the NSW Government has no regard for the economic damage being caused by their inaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The ETU has been allowed to run riot, and it\u2019s NSW that\u2019s paying the price. Labor\u2019s failure to stand up to the unions is costing us billions in stalled projects, thousands of jobs, and the livelihoods of countless businesses. This is what happens when unions are allowed to run the state,” Mr Tudehope said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shadow Minister for Roads Natalie Ward said the delays to the $1.7 billion M7-M12 Interchange, a project critical for Western Sydney\u2019s growth, is testament to Chris Minns\u2019 failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Albanese Government cut funding to the M7-M12 Interchange and now the ETU are using the project to cut into the future of Western Sydney roads. This is what happens when the government is more interested in pleasing unions than delivering for the people of NSW. Our roads are stuck in gridlock, just like this government,” Ms Ward said.
Shadow Minister for Health Kellie Sloane said it is appalling the $940 million redevelopment of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is on hold because of Labor\u2019s weakness.
\u201cThe people of NSW are paying the price for Labor\u2019s unhealthy relationship with the unions,\u201d Ms Sloane said.
Chris Minns and Sophie Cotsis have allowed the ETU to bring NSW to its knees. It\u2019s time they stepped up, invoked section 424 of the Fair Work Act, and put an end to this madness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Projects affected \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital Redevelopment – $940 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Snowy Hydro Gas Power Station – $950 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf M7-M12 Interchange – $1.7 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Western Sydney Aerotropolis – Over $20 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Deicorp Housing Developments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Affordable and essential housing projects in Sydney\u2019s Inner-West, including 108 apartments, 176 apartments in Rothschild Roseberry, and 120 apartments in Zetland, remain unfinished, exacerbating the housing crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Goodman\u2019s Oakdale Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A multimillion-dollar industrial project critical for supporting business operations and creating jobs is at a standstill due to the ETU\u2019s disruption and the government\u2019s inaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Telstra Mobile Blackspot Site in Western Sydney<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connectivity across Western Sydney is compromised as this project remains incomplete, leaving residents and businesses in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Mater Hospital – North Sydney<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Wentworth Point Public School<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Cedar Pacific Kensington Trust (UniLodge Kensington)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Karimbla Construction Services (Meriton Construction Arm) Developments – Various Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Greenfields Housing Developments – 408 Lots<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Lendlease Housing Developments – 450 Lots<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Mirvac Warehouse Developments – Kemps Creek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Goodman and Brickworks Warehouse – Oakdale East Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Frasers Property The Yards – Multiple Lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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