Raise issues with State Ministers

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews is encouraging Peninsula residents to raise issues with State Government Ministers when they come to the Peninsula next week.

Ms Andrews said the Cabinet would meet on Tuesday, September 12, at a venue on the Peninsula.

She said the meeting provided a unique opportunity for the local community to meet with Ministers on issues that affect them.

Ms Andrews said: "This meeting will give local residents face-to-face access to State Government Ministers.

"Local residents, community stakeholders and business groups will have the chance to talk to Ministers about issues that matter to them.

"I encourage people across the Peats electorate to take advantage of this opportunity.

"Regional Cabinets are an important part of making sure the NSW Government is in touch with local issues.

"They also ensure more local residents have a say and a role in the decision-making process.

"Since becoming Premier, Morris Iemma has taken his Ministers to areas such as the Illawarra, Hunter, Tweed and Bathurst.

"Not long ago I suggested the Government hold a Regional Cabinet meeting in the Peats electorate, and the Premier saw real value in that, not only for his Ministers but for our community.

"This follows a successful Regional Cabinet meeting one year ago in Wyong."

Further information on how to request a meeting with Ministers at the Central Coast Regional Cabinet meeting, visit The Cabinet Office website at www.cabinet.nsw.gov.au.

"Alternatively, meetings can be requested through my office," Ms Andrews said.

Press release, August 31 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats