Christian Democratic Party (CDP) president Reverend Fred Nile chose the Dubbo Christian School to launch a three-point plan to address local concerns around the state of traffic, public housing and regional aviation on Friday.
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In what was a rare opportunity to speak with NSW party members the CDP president backed calls for a second bridge in Dubbo, promised an aviation inquiry into local airport slots at Mascot airport; and vowed to support a number of youth employment programs.
Reverend Nile said the CDP was "strongly in favour" of holding down Dubbo's position at Sydney's domestic airport and said he was "ready to commit" to giving the city the "greatest opportunities possible" for the future.
"Along with addressing those three main points, we've also been discussing the redevelopment of the Dubbo Hospital and programs to assist with the youth unemployment levels in the city," Reverend Nile said.
The CDP leader also took time to outline his party's plan to see Christian studies introduced into public schools around the nation, adding he had a "strong passion" for delivering "fulfilling" educational opportunities to children right across Australia.
"I think it is very important for all state schools, as well as Christian schools, to have Christian studies classes available for their students," Reverend Nile said.
"There is a strong sense of tradition in the Christian faith, dating back to the arrival of the First Fleet."
"I want to see that tradition upheld and implemented across the country."
The party leader was flanked by CDP Legislative Council member Paul Green (MLC) who said he wanted residents to voice their concerns to help the party "prepare thoroughly" for the next state election.
Mr Green added the CDP was committed to finding ways of resolving the region's public housing "crisis" - but failed to address whether that would include blocking future public housing sales or the break-up of areas like Dubbo's Apollo Estate.
Followed closely by party candidate for Wakehurst, Reverend Nile's wife Silvana Nero, the CDP met to discuss plans with Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson, youth development officer Jason Yelverton and Chamber of Commerce's Andrew Toole.
The exact details of those discussions are unclear at this stage however, Mr Green had given a full commitment to resolving regional issues borne out of the Dubbo electorate.
"We're here to show our commitment to the regional communities," Mr Green said.
Dubbo Christian School principal Warren Melville told the Daily Liberal he was thrilled to have Mr Nile in Dubbo.
"I've always admired how he has supported Christian schools in our country and I think he's got some fantastic ideas to bring into play," Mr Melville said.
The trio's visit was capped off with a CDP dinner, attended by a contingent of party members, at the Castlereagh Hotel later that evening.