Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR OBERON $50 million for storm and flood recovery in the Central West Secured the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Disaster Response of Insurers $4.8 million for Oberon's new Sports and Com- munity complex $4.8 million for upgrades to Camp- bell's River Road $3.95 million for upgrades to Arkstone Rd and Burraga Rd $1.9 million to support Central West forestry plan- tations $1.65 million to extend the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway $852,010 to expand Oberon Children's Centre $762,000 for replacement of Abercrombie River bridge $711,000 for the O'Connell Rec Ground and sur- rounds $364,000 for new gym equipment at The Y fitness centre $217,866 for the Oberon District Museum 47 new mobile phone towers and base stations including Burraga and Black Springs $100,000 for new shades sails at Black Springs playground and the Common $50,000 for the Rotary Lookout at Falls Hill $50,000 for upgrades to the watering system and solar panels at Oberon Golf Club ANDREW INTRODUCES BILL TO PARLIAMENT WHICH WOULD GIVE MORE AUSSIES A SHOT AT THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM recently introduced my very first Private Member's Bill to Parlament Independents can do that! in locked out of the market. The Great Australian Dream is slipping away before our eyes. It's clear, immediate action is of needed to ease demand and crack this million. That really is housing crisis. a shocker for young Boosting housing supply is going to take families and first-home buyers trying to get decades. A ban on cashed-up foreign Bill 2024, only Australian citizens and permanent residents would be allowed to buy Australar buyers purchasing Aue homes would their start take pressure off the market straight away. It would make thousands more homes available to Australians over the next two years, helping to ease the housing affordability crisis This Bill is about helping Australian home buyers, and especially first home buyers ladder and their shot at the Great Aussie Dreat The Great Australian Dream of home ownership was once the birthright of every Australian But in recent times, hardworking Aussies, no matter how hard they strive and no matter how much they save, have been The parliamentary inquiry into the storm and flood event of November 2022 is underway I fiercely advocated for the establishment of the probe, asking the Prime Minister in Question Time in May 2023 whether he would support an inquiry. During the hearings so far, I haven't been convinced that the insurers really understand the pain and suffering they put policyholders through following the November 2022 storm and flood events. There has been a definite reluctance on the part of insurers to even talk about the impact they had on vulnerable customers. Here is an exchange I had with AG (NRMA) CEO Nick Hawkins celebration In the year to June 2022, there were 4.228 homes bagged by foreign buyers That's scarce housing stock that could have gone to more than 4000 Aussies desperate for a home to call their own and who are being crowded out of the market. Lasked, "don't you think you should be saying sorry? Mr Hawkins replied, "If we've made a mistake, we definitely say we're sorry" DEVASTATING LOCAL STORIES BROUGHT TO LIGHT AT FLOOD INSURANCE INQUIRY It was an honour to present show legend John Brotchie with his Patron's badge In recognition of his long service to the Oberon Show Society. John was joined at the show by many community members who go over and above each and every day to make our world a better place. Congratulations to Chloe and Charlotte who were outstanding entrants in the Young Woman competition Charlotte goes through to the zone finals next year. I was very impressed with the 880 skills of the Men's Shed (including of course David McMurray They delivered big time! BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 Our sincere gratitude to president Glen Stewart and all of the Show Society volunteers and stewards for all their hard work You just can't beat a country show! More than 75% of these properties sold for less than $1 in these difficult economic times, we the interests of Australians ahead of wealthy foreign property speculations. Importantly, this is a measure that can make a real difference quickly - It's much faster to implement this Bill than build 4.228 new homes to make up for those I pressed again, "do you accept that there are policyholders in the central west that you need to apologise to?" Mr Hawkins said in response "we would say that there are definitely examples where the way that we have managed the claim wasn't as good as we should have. So I would definitely say sorry to those customers. Throughout the hearings, I have raised the devastating stories of local residents who have been treated terribly by their insurers. I presented the story of the business owner in Molong who was told by the insurer that laying off employees she regarded as family was a "business saving I spoke of the case of an elderly resident of Eugowra who signed a legal document without being shown Your Country Your Voice the terms, and the story of a couple from Molong who were living in a caravan and only had their claim (02) 6331 0524 @andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au OBERON SHOW - YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT A COUNTRY SHOW What a fantastic Oberon Show!!! It truly was a community Andrew with fellow Independents who are supporting his bill banning foreign residential property purchases. bought by foreign investors. Other Commonwealth countries that have introduced similar measures include Canada New Zealand and Singapore. Authorised by Andrew Gee MP. Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange, NSW 2800. progressed a year after the flood when we called their insurer out on a Facebook video And then there were the stories of hard working residents of Eugowra who wanted to challenge their claim knockbacks-but couldn't afford to pay thousands of dollars for expert reports. I anticipate that the inquiry will visit the Central West so that our residents can tell their stories. If you have an insurance experience from the November 2022 floods that you would like to share the submissions portal and the online survey remain open. To complete the survey, scan the QR code or head to: www.aph gov.au/floodinsurance GUATS CAN EAT ANYTHING PETA For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare 5 f Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR OBERON $ 50 million for storm and flood recovery in the Central West Secured the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Disaster Response of Insurers $ 4.8 million for Oberon's new Sports and Com munity complex $ 4.8 million for upgrades to Camp bell's River Road $ 3.95 million for upgrades to Arkstone Rd and Burraga Rd $ 1.9 million to support Central West forestry plan tations $ 1.65 million to extend the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway $ 852,010 to expand Oberon Children's Centre $ 762,000 for replacement of Abercrombie River bridge $ 711,000 for the O'Connell Rec Ground and sur rounds $ 364,000 for new gym equipment at The Y fitness centre $ 217,866 for the Oberon District Museum 47 new mobile phone towers and base stations including Burraga and Black Springs $ 100,000 for new shades sails at Black Springs playground and the Common $ 50,000 for the Rotary Lookout at Falls Hill $ 50,000 for upgrades to the watering system and solar panels at Oberon Golf Club ANDREW INTRODUCES BILL TO PARLIAMENT WHICH WOULD GIVE MORE AUSSIES A SHOT AT THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM recently introduced my very first Private Member's Bill to Parlament Independents can do that ! in locked out of the market . The Great Australian Dream is slipping away before our eyes . It's clear , immediate action is of needed to ease demand and crack this million . That really is housing crisis . a shocker for young Boosting housing supply is going to take families and first - home buyers trying to get decades . A ban on cashed - up foreign Bill 2024 , only Australian citizens and permanent residents would be allowed to buy Australar buyers purchasing Aue homes would their start take pressure off the market straight away . It would make thousands more homes available to Australians over the next two years , helping to ease the housing affordability crisis This Bill is about helping Australian home buyers , and especially first home buyers ladder and their shot at the Great Aussie Dreat The Great Australian Dream of home ownership was once the birthright of every Australian But in recent times , hardworking Aussies , no matter how hard they strive and no matter how much they save , have been The parliamentary inquiry into the storm and flood event of November 2022 is underway I fiercely advocated for the establishment of the probe , asking the Prime Minister in Question Time in May 2023 whether he would support an inquiry . During the hearings so far , I haven't been convinced that the insurers really understand the pain and suffering they put policyholders through following the November 2022 storm and flood events . There has been a definite reluctance on the part of insurers to even talk about the impact they had on vulnerable customers . Here is an exchange I had with AG ( NRMA ) CEO Nick Hawkins celebration In the year to June 2022 , there were 4.228 homes bagged by foreign buyers That's scarce housing stock that could have gone to more than 4000 Aussies desperate for a home to call their own and who are being crowded out of the market . Lasked , " don't you think you should be saying sorry ? Mr Hawkins replied , " If we've made a mistake , we definitely say we're sorry " DEVASTATING LOCAL STORIES BROUGHT TO LIGHT AT FLOOD INSURANCE INQUIRY It was an honour to present show legend John Brotchie with his Patron's badge In recognition of his long service to the Oberon Show Society . John was joined at the show by many community members who go over and above each and every day to make our world a better place . Congratulations to Chloe and Charlotte who were outstanding entrants in the Young Woman competition Charlotte goes through to the zone finals next year . I was very impressed with the 880 skills of the Men's Shed ( including of course David McMurray They delivered big time ! BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 Our sincere gratitude to president Glen Stewart and all of the Show Society volunteers and stewards for all their hard work You just can't beat a country show ! More than 75 % of these properties sold for less than $ 1 in these difficult economic times , we the interests of Australians ahead of wealthy foreign property speculations . Importantly , this is a measure that can make a real difference quickly - It's much faster to implement this Bill than build 4.228 new homes to make up for those I pressed again , " do you accept that there are policyholders in the central west that you need to apologise to ? " Mr Hawkins said in response " we would say that there are definitely examples where the way that we have managed the claim wasn't as good as we should have . So I would definitely say sorry to those customers . Throughout the hearings , I have raised the devastating stories of local residents who have been treated terribly by their insurers . I presented the story of the business owner in Molong who was told by the insurer that laying off employees she regarded as family was a " business saving I spoke of the case of an elderly resident of Eugowra who signed a legal document without being shown Your Country Your Voice the terms , and the story of a couple from Molong who were living in a caravan and only had their claim ( 02 ) 6331 0524 @ andrew.gee.mp @ aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au OBERON SHOW - YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT A COUNTRY SHOW What a fantastic Oberon Show !!! It truly was a community Andrew with fellow Independents who are supporting his bill banning foreign residential property purchases . bought by foreign investors . Other Commonwealth countries that have introduced similar measures include Canada New Zealand and Singapore . Authorised by Andrew Gee MP . Suite 1 / 179A Anson Street , Orange , NSW 2800 . progressed a year after the flood when we called their insurer out on a Facebook video And then there were the stories of hard working residents of Eugowra who wanted to challenge their claim knockbacks - but couldn't afford to pay thousands of dollars for expert reports . I anticipate that the inquiry will visit the Central West so that our residents can tell their stories . If you have an insurance experience from the November 2022 floods that you would like to share the submissions portal and the online survey remain open . To complete the survey , scan the QR code or head to : www.aph gov.au/floodinsurance GUATS CAN EAT ANYTHING PETA For regular updates and news , follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare 5 f