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Chaffey’s Corner: Last sitting week of the year

25 November 202525 November 2025

Jamie Chaffey recently met with Shanna Whan of Sober in the Country, attended the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, and is concerned about Telstra outages and the Central West Orana REZ,

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Chaffey’s Corner – Reliable transport for regional Australia

31 October 202531 October 2025

Having travelled across the Parkes electorate, I’ve seen again how vital strong transport links are for our regional communities. Reliable airlines and well-funded roads aren’t luxuries – they’re essential for everyday life in the bush.

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Chaffey’s Corner: First Column

21 July 202523 July 2025

Jamie Chaffey writes his first column as the Federal Member for Parkes on the eve of parliament’s return.

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