John Williams (NSW, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Under the New South Wales National Party's constitution, motions that are passed through state conference are not binding on the parliamentary team. However, an explanation must be given to the person or persons moving the motion on why it is not adopted as a compulsory policy position. The National Party supports totally the government's election promise and subsequent action to provide school funding for the next four years. We note the government exceeded its commitment by restoring $1.2 billion in funding taken out by Labor. The budget needs to be brought back to order. The National Party understands that and it is a National Party priority. We do not need to mortgage our children's future. The debt building must stop and the budget must be returned to balance. The supposed $30 billion cut from the funding being portrayed by the opposition is totally untrue. ABC Fact Check proved opposition shadow minister Kate Ellis's assertions to be hot air. The Nationals will support the four-year funding, as in the budget forecast.