Labor is calling for a clear public transport strategy for commuters in the Illawarra and on the South Coast, after the Berejiklian Government yesterday released a Sydney focused COVID-19 plan to let fewer people on trains and buses.

Unanderra Tennis Club is the big winner of the Wollongong 2019-20 Local Sport Grant Program receiving $13,000 to re-surface its two synthetic tennis courts to acrylic, Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully announced today.

NSW Labor has called on the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to make it a priority for local non-frontline local public sector workers to continue to work from Wollongong as the COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed, and after they have been lifted.

Wollongong is missing out on multi-million dollar sporting and entertainment events because its entertainment centre has been described as not fit for purpose for accessibility, amenity and activation, and turns away scheduled events with over 1,000 participants, secret documents of advice to the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government obtained under Freedom of Information laws, have revealed.

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, is calling on the Berejiklian Government to support international students in the Illawarra who are also suffering as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

The Port Kembla community could miss out on its annual funding under the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund (PKCIF) again in 2020.

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, today said the clock is ticking on community consultations on the concept design for the upgrade of Unanderra Station which closes 5pm this Friday.

The latest test results from the cruise ship Ruby Princess reveal half the crew tested for COVID-19 have contracted the disease. 

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, has written to the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation strongly urging the NSW Government to immediately clarify the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

Wollongong manufacturers are being urged to register with a new portal if they can help supply hand sanitiser, handwash soap, gloves, cleaning products, protective clothing, masks, eyewear and paper products to address the COVID-19 pandemic.