Paul Toole
Paul Toole is an Australian politician who serves as the leader of the New South Wales Nationals and has held various roles within the state government, including deputy premier. He has been vocal in advocating for regional issues and has recently made headlines regarding the appropriate use of Rural Fire Service aircraft for non-emergency travel.
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Committee member Paul Toole, a Nationals MP, voted against the committee’s recommendations.
Inquiry backs ban on “globalise the intifada” slogan despite constitutional concerns
Australia· 2026-01-30
Nationals MP and committee member Paul Toole said when asked about the committee’s schedule.
Hate speech laws: This inquiry received 700 submissionsAustralia· 2026-01-28
Paul Toole declared he would vote against the bill because of the gun reforms.
NSW Coalition splits over gun laws as parliament resumesAustralia· 2025-12-22
Nationals MP and opposition police spokesman Paul Toole expressed concerns about the impact of proposed changes on farmers.
NSW MPs told to declare any meetings with gun lobbyists ahead of billAustralia· 2025-12-21
Paul Toole said the changes would not do much to put fearful rural communities at ease.
What do the law changes mean for children and the justice system?Australia· 2025-11-18
Paul Toole decided against contesting despite heavy speculation that he would.
Gurmesh Singh elected NSW Nationals leaderAustralia· 2025-11-18
The contest to replace Saunders was a two-horse race between deputy and Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh and the party’s former leader, Paul Toole.
Mark Speakman under pressure as Liberals brace for showdownAustralia· 2025-11-17
Saunders deposed former Bathurst MP Paul Toole as leader in May 2023.
NSW Nationals leader steps downAustralia· 2025-11-17
Paul Toole was seen as a confident police minister to support Webb's appointment.
NSW Police Commissioner toppled by toxic webAustralia· 2025-05-07
Paul Toole, the Opposition police spokesman, called for a swift replacement for Webb.
Karen Webb, NSW Police Commissioner, to step downAustralia· 2025-05-07
Toole, then leader of the NSW Nationals and deputy premier, issued a directive about appropriate use of RFS-owned aircraft.
NSW Nationals leader took RFS jet to Hunter Valley wineryAustralia· 2025-02-20
