Butler warns visa cuts would hit the west
Independent Barwon MP Roy Butler has warned that extreme federal cuts to migration intake would hit businesses and services across western New South Wales. On Wednesday, 21 October, he delivered a Notice of Motion to NSW Parliament, titled Visa Workers Needed. Butler said many bush communities lack enough local staff for pubs, clubs and retail shifts. He also said country towns rely on overseas workers in aged care and hospitals. Butler said he would work with new conservative MPs if voters return him at the next election.