STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has confirmed that the phased recruitment of 15 new police positions at Murwillumbah Police Station is on track to deliver 24/7 policing in 2027.
Ms Saffin described this as a win for the local community who had long advocated for 24/7 policing coverage in the town and surrounding villages.
“I am pleased to share an update which I requested and received from NSW Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley recently,” Ms Saffin said.
Ms Saffin said the delivery of these new police positions had been broken down into four phases, based on Government funding, with Phases 1 to 3 now complete.
“Minister Catley has confirmed that the remaining five positions were funded on 1 July 2026, under Phase 4, with recruitment currently underway to fill these positions,” Ms Saffin said.
“It should be noted that the phased approach was agreed on to deliver on the 2023 election commitment to enable 24/7 operation in 2027.
“Minister Catley tells me the Command is working very hard to fill positions and increase operational capacity.
“Recent financial incentives, police award enhancements and recruitment drives are all aimed at rebuilding the NSW Police Force.”
POLICING PLEDGE: A file photo of then Opposition Leader now NSW Premier Chris Minns with then Labor candidate now State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin outside Murwillumbah Police Station.