The change we seek for the Upper Hunter does not come down to just you or I alone. It is about every person who lives in our communities. It is about every voice, no matter how loud.
The Upper Hunter is being heard. But change and development is only possible if we work together to make it happen. Neither you nor I can do it alone.
Every voice counts.
Let us work together to discover our vision for the Upper Hunter communities.
I am proud to be a strong voice on behalf of the Upper Hunter communities. The welfare of our electorate is my key priority. Our growth, our prosperity, our diversity, our harmony. With your help, I look toward a brighter future for us today, tomorrow and for the future generations that call this generously beautiful, rural region their home.
I am proud to represent The Nationals and honoured to stand up and speak out on behalf of the Upper Hunter on the issues that matter the most to us.
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Meet Michael:
I am a countryman at heart. I always have been and I always will be. I am lucky to have spent more than 30 years now in the Upper Hunter, and you know what… I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My family has a long history in the Hunter. In fact, my ancestors, William and Elizabeth Bird operated the punt over the river at Morpeth in the mid-nineteenth century. And why wouldn’t they choose this beautiful area to live. We have it all here.
The rolling hills and valleys, our first class mining, wineries and equestrian industries, our vibrant infrastructure and solid foundation of traditional and modern architecture. I feel very lucky to have now spent more than 30 years as a resident of the Upper Hunter.
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The Passing of Colleen Duffy
It is with great sadness that I am confronted with the news of the passing of Colleen Duffy.
> Read moreUpgrades Underway For Dungog Community Preschool
Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter was joined today by Minister for Early Childhood Education to announce that Dungog Preschool has received $10,000 to create a covered paved outside play space, install timber decking and for additional storage space through a NSW Government initiative aiming to improve the environment of preschool services.
> Read moreWalhollow Riding On Thanks To Local Advocacy
Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter joined Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Sarah Mitchell today, to welcome a grant of $3,998 for the Walhollow Aboriginal Land Council to purchase a new ride on lawn mower.
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