Message from the Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer

Robert Dwyer • 9 December 2025

Message from the Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer

As your newly elected Member for Port Macquarie, it has been a privilege to meet so many people, local organisations, and community groups over the past nine months. Listening to your concerns, ideas, and aspirations helps guide the work I do every day on your behalf.
 
“Thank you for your support at the state election. I’m honoured to represent this wonderful region and am committed to delivering practical outcomes for our community,” Mr Dwyer said.
 

“This year brought devastating floods to the Hastings and Manning Valleys, impacting families, farms, and businesses. I remain focused on ensuring our region receives the support and recovery funding it needs, as well as advocating for mitigation measures to make our communities more resilient.
 

“Housing is one of the biggest challenges facing our region. New social housing is now on the way for Port Macquarie, helping provide stability and support for those who need it most. We should see a sod turned very soon,” Mr Dwyer said.

 

“Community safety remains a top priority. The delivery of a new $20 million Police Station in Port Macquarie will give our local officers the modern facilities they need and strengthen frontline policing across the region. Work will commence in the new year.
 

“Anyone who lives here knows how frustrating congestion on the Oxley Highway can be. With the wonderful support of our community, I’ve raised this issue in Parliament and will continue pushing for solutions that reduce gridlock and improve safety for residents, workers, and visitors. The Minister for Regional Roads has now confirmed the business case to upgrade the highway has now been completed and is being reviewed. I look forward to seeing it and I will share it with our community.
 

“The proposed Great Koala National Park has sparked strong community discussion. It offers clear benefits for koala conservation, but also raises real concerns for our local timber industry. I’m engaging with all stakeholders to ensure the final outcome is fair, balanced, and sustainable. If it is delivered properly with amendments, I believe we can have the best of both worlds,” Mr Dwyer said.
 

“As the weather warms, please take care when swimming. Always follow safety signs, look out for one another, and swim between the flags where possible and if you take a dip in our rivers, please do so safely and never dive into the water, you don’t know what is just under the surface.
 

“Holiday travel can be stressful. Please take your time on the roads, plan your trips, and arrive safely to enjoy the festive season with loved ones.
 

“I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Thank you again for your warm welcome and ongoing support,” Mr Dwyer said.

Robert's Media Releases

by Robert Dwyer 18 July 2026
Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer is urging the NSW Government to deliver a budget that balances critical infrastructure investment with support for essential community services as cost-of-living pressures continue to impact local families.
by Robert Dwyer 17 July 2026
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have announced they will reinstate the Regional Seniors Travel Card if elected to government in 2027, providing vital cost-of-living relief for seniors living in regional communities.
by Robert Dwyer 8 July 2026
Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer says the growing number of businesses relocating from New South Wales to Queensland demonstrates the urgent need for payroll tax reform to restore the state's competitiveness.
by Robert Dwyer 8 July 2026
Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer has welcomed more than $1.27 million in NSW Government funding for the North Coast Regional Landcare Network (NCRLN), describing it as a significant investment in environmental stewardship, climate resilience and Aboriginal partnerships across the region.
by Robert Dwyer 8 July 2026
Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer says the NSW Government's $561 million Transport Affordability Package is being sold to the whole state, but two of its four headline measures are built for a network that doesn't exist on the Mid North Coast.
by Robert Dwyer 6 July 2026
Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer has welcomed the commencement of tough new laws that will hold commercial landlords accountable if they knowingly allow illicit tobacco and illegal vaping products to be sold from their properties.
by Robert Dwyer 6 July 2026
Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer has cautiously welcomed the launch of the state's new Development Coordination Authority (DCA), but says local homeowners and Port Macquarie-Hastings and Mid Coast Councils need a guarantee the one-stop- shop will actually speed up approvals in the regions, not just in Sydney.
by Robert Dwyer 26 June 2026
Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer has responded to the NSW State Budget, welcoming some local investments while calling out the failure to fund Wrights Road, the Thrumster Wastewater Scheme and other critical infrastructure for the region.
by Robert Dwyer 25 June 2026
Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer has welcomed a major commitment from the NSW Liberals and Nationals to deliver the most competitive payroll tax regime in Australia, saying the reforms will provide much-needed relief for small and medium-sized businesses across the Mid North Coast.
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by Robert Dwyer 27 May 2026
Robert Dwyer reports highlights serious concerns around affordability, accessibility, workforce pressures & growing compliance burden placed on providers/educators.
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