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The James Thomson Blog is the place to start.

Learn from industry leading guest contributors as well as my thoughts on the topics, issues and challenges facing our region and the nation.

Tourism industry cries out “Where are ya?”

James Thomson

Candidate for the Federal seat of Hunter at NSW Nationals

“WHERE ARE YA?” At the time of writing this you are most likely in lockdown, but hopefully soon the answer to that question will be ‘In The Hunter’.

The controversial 2008 marketing campaign “So where the bloody hell are ya?” is likely to be remembered by most Aussies.

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Hunter coal is the answer not the problem

James Thomson

Candidate for the Federal seat of Hunter at NSW Nationals

hunter-coal

I am deeply concerned about what the United Nations wants for our Hunter Valley.

The United Nations has given a 10-year deadline to shut down all coal mining including here in the Hunter.

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Don’t let 15,000 jobs go down the drain

James Thomson

Candidate for the Federal seat of Hunter at NSW Nationals

newcastle-container

$1.8billion of investment and 15,000 jobs – that’s the reality of getting a container terminal built at the Port of Newcastle.

With 28.8% of NSW containers originating in the Hunter and Northern NSW it is a vision that makes sense.

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