Mark Latham tells Parliament that a Newcastle container terminal is a logical opportunity to create jobs

Matthew Kelly
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:19pm, first published November 20 2020 - 6:00pm
New voice for the Hunter: Mark Latham spoke of the need to economic diversification and government investment in the Hunter Region.
New voice for the Hunter: Mark Latham spoke of the need to economic diversification and government investment in the Hunter Region.

An 'alternative economic strategy' that incorporates a container terminal must be developed for the Hunter Region or it risked becoming a US-style rust-belt region, One Nation MP Mark Latham has told parliament.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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