The seat of Tweed is currently held by Geoff Provest for the Nationals by a margin of five per cent. He has held the seat for 16 years since 2007.
What is your big number one issue that you’re looking at going into this election?
Affordable housing/housing supply/cost of living
How long have you been the sitting MP?
16 years
What are your top three important achievements in Parliament?
The new Tweed Valley Hospital.
Additional land for Cudgen Nature Reserve and funding for the Koala Rehabilitation facility.
Major redevelopments of Tweed local schools ($120 million under construction at present in addition to past projects) and the TAFE College at Kingscliff.
Looking New South Wales Parliament at the moment what is the thing that frustrates you the most?
The time it takes to see positive change implemented in the community – from idea, to legislation, to action can be a very long time.
Do you support building on floodplains?
For new residential developments, NO I do not, but alternatives must be developed to meet the housing needs of affected regions into the future
How would you address the issue of legacy floodplain approvals (developments that have been approved but not yet built, that are on floodplains)?
We need to critically examine them on a case-by-case basis – this is clearly evident after the disastrous impact of last year’s floods.
Do you consider that the current NSW government’s Short Term Rental Accommodation laws (STRA) has contributed to the current housing crisis and would you advocate for local councils to regain control over STRA?
The Far North Coast grew on holiday letting and the tourist industry. STRA, like Uber and other internet-based platforms, is the way the market is moving. I would rather advocate for an increase in the supply of housing rather than diverting council resources to compliance action over rental issues.
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