Media Releases

Big interest in the Illawarra REZ that nearly never was

29 August 2022

The Illawarra nearly missed out on a $43 billion renewable energy investment boom because the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government originally excluded the region as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

Scully appeals for more health workers for the Illawarra

12 August 2022

The need for more health workers in the Illawarra’s health facilities - particularly Wollongong Hospital - were raised by the Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully MP, in a Private Members Statement to the NSW Parliament yesterday.

NSW Labor to boost Illawarra manufacturing future

04 August 2022

The future of Illawarra manufacturing will get a new boost from NSW Labor’s commitment to foster domestic manufacturing.

Illawarra energy conference perfect opportunity for NSW Government to deliver on local content promises

06 July 2022

An Illawarra Energy Conference to be hosted in Wollongong tomorrow morning is a perfect opportunity for the NSW Government to finally make good on its promises and deliver local content requirements for renewable energy projects and infrastructure in New South Wales.

Labor's 'Made in NSW' policy offers great benefits for the Illawarra

23 June 2022

NSW Labor has announced new local content targets, increased tender weightings for small businesses, and establishing a NSW Jobs First Commission to back manufacturing offering great benefits for the Illawarra region.

BHI: More delays for patients across the Illawarra

15 June 2022

Bureau of Health Information (BHI) data from January to March 2022 show patients attending local ED’s are waiting longer to have their treatment start and less than half of patients presenting to Wollongong Hospital are leaving within four hours. 

Wollongong sporting groups share in $50,000 funding

08 June 2022

I am very pleased to announce that nine local sporting groups will share in $50,000 in funding in the Wollongong electorate under the 2021-22 Local Sport Grant Program.

Scully calls for Port Kembla funds open again

18 May 2022

The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government must stop sitting on its hands and open the fifth round of the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund (PKCIF).

Kean not keen on Illawarra renewable energy future

11 May 2022

Member for Wollongong Paul Scully has attacked the NSW Treasurer’s record on the Government’s lack of investment in the Illawarra’s renewable energy future during a speech in NSW Parliament last night.

Still no touchdown for office in Wollongong

06 April 2022

The opportunity of Wollongong-based public service workers to work from Wollongong instead of daily commuting to Sydney CBD has been delayed, Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully said today.