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Container bill passes as upper house rejects Labor amendments

Labor says its amendments would have guaranteed the terminal was built. Port of Newcastle says they would have guaranteed it wasn't.

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Labor slams government's port 'backflip'

Opposition leader Chris Minns says government moves to unpick parts of the port privatisation deals prove they have been a 'disaster'.

Newcastle Herald

Deal struck to 'unshackle' Newcastle port

A bill that paves the way for competition between ports, improving options for producers and consumers, has passed the NSW lower house.

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Newcastle container terminal one big step closer with Greg Piper's port Bill getting government support

Support for Piper's port Bill a big move

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Ball in port's court to build container terminal

"If the Mayfield terminal doesn't happen or is a flop, the government pockets a nice little earner."

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NSW government agrees deal to scrap container penalties

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

Newcastle Herald

Port woes push Hunter firm to look at US factory

The company's executive chairman has called on Labor leader Chris Minns to unpick the state's container terminal deals.

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Minns says Labor will have policy on Stockton before election

Opposition leader Chris Minns says Labor is "determined" to have a policy on long-term solutions for Stockton's erosion woes before the NSW election.

Newcastle Herald

Minns confirms visit to erosion-hit beach

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

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Opinion: Time for pollies to stand up over port

It is time for NSW politicians to follow through on their support for competition in the state's container market.

Newcastle Herald

Piper says government 'willing' to resolve port mess

Mr Piper has agreed to delay debate on his port bill until next month to allow negotiations to continue.

Newcastle Herald

Remove Port Commitment Deed handbrake, we'll do the heavy lifting

The Member for Lake Macquarie is seeking to level the playing field with Port bill.

Newcastle Herald

Labor looks for 'guarantee' on container terminal

The Opposition wants to ensure Port of Newcastle does not look for a "windfall gain" if the government removes an impediment to it developing a container terminal.

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Business calls for government to pass port bill

The chamber says Parliament must remove the "burden" on businesses.

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Greg Piper's Newcastle container terminal bill cuts to the chase after years of debate

Greg Piper's port bill cuts to the chase

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Piper tables port bill, slams 'straitjacket' on Hunter economy

Mr Piper has tabled legislation seeking to scrap controversial penalties on Newcastle developing a large-scale container terminal.

Newcastle Herald

Pressure builds on government ports policy

An alliance of NSW councils has welcomed news that Parliament will debate legislation to remove the "handbrake" on Newcastle developing a freight terminal.

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Deputy Premier to meet with port over container terminal plans

Deputy Premier Paul Toole will meet with the Port of Newcastle to discuss its push to establish a container terminal at the port.

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Heat on Nationals to support Newcastle port bill

Greg Piper is not one to throw hand grenades at the government on the floor of Parliament, so it is a measure of the importance of Newcastle's proposed container terminal that he chose to do so this week.

Newcastle Herald

MP could cross floor to resolve port controversy

Mr Layzell's vote could be crucial to ending a six-year political debate over whether Newcastle can develop a large-scale freight terminal.

Newcastle Herald

Port legislation will test Coalition friendship

Nationals Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell is hopeful the Coalition will support a bill designed to dismantle port commitment deeds that are constraining the development of container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Greg Piper to introduce bill that will pave the way for Newcastle Container Terminal

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper flags his intention to introduce a bill to parliament that would extinguish port commitment deeds that are constraining the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Council left in the dark on TAHE plans to sell-off or develop Glendale land

Lake Macquarie City Council has been left in the dark as the state rail corporation looks to sell or redevelop land at Glendale.

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Regional independents warn NSW Nationals and urban Liberals after federal 'course correction'

Independents based in regional New South Wales warn state government Nationals and urban Liberals not to underestimate voters' interests in climate change, environmental management, and the need for integrity.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper favours relaxed approach to Pasminco site

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper reckons everyone needs to take a more relaxed approach to the redevelopment of the former Pasminco smelter site.

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