Media Statements
$50 million for The Forest High School and Wakehurst Parkway works continue – but more must be done to tackle congestion on the Northern Beaches
September 19, 2023
While there are some wins for the people of Wakehurst and the Northern Beaches in the MinnsGovernment’s first budget, it’s crucial that funding for public transport, roads and health services increases inthe years to come.
Read MoreProtecting koala hubs within Great Koala National Park a great first step but more must be done to save koalas and their forest homes
September 12, 2023
The decision today by Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe to stop logging of publicnative forests in high value Koala Hubs in the proposed Great Koala National Park is a logical and welcomestep, however more must be done to urgently protect koala...
Read MoreBus taskforce recommendations a step in the right direction, but more must be done to fix our bus services
August 14, 2023
I welcome the first report from the Bus Industry Taskforce which has been released today. My electorate of Wakehurst has been severely impacted by delays, disruptions and cancellations to our bus services and I have been working with both the new Government and our...
Read MoreNSW should follow Victoria's lead and transition to all-electric homes
August 03, 2023
I was disappointed to hear Premier Chris Minns rule out implementing a plan to transition NSW households away from gas to an all-electric future earlier this week. While there may be powerful vested interests who want gas to become a dominant feature of our state’s...
Read MoreNew Women’s Shelter for Northern Beaches Incredibly Welcome
June 22, 2023
I am incredibly pleased the NSW Government has today confirmed that a new Women’s Shelter will be established on the Northern Beaches. The project, confirmed following a question I asked during Question Time today, will help deliver four new self-contained units for women and...
Read More12,000 strong petition shows it’s time for the Minns Government to listen to our community on the Lizard Rock housing proposal
June 20, 2023
Today I tabled a petition on behalf of my community against the proposed housing development at Lizard Rock in Belrose. The petition has over 12,000 signatures, showing the widespread community opposition to this destructive housing proposal.
Read MoreBus Industry Taskforce Event- Have your say!
June 06, 2023
Bus Industry Taskforce event in Dee Why welcome chance for community to provide feedback. During the election campaign I heard from countless locals who were frustrated with the delays, long lines and cancellations that have plagued our bus services.
Read MoreWakehurst Parkway Funding Confirmed!
May 25, 2023
A win for the Wakehurst community! In response to my first question as Wakehurst’s Independent MP in NSW State Parliament today, Transport Minister Jo Haylen confirmed that the Wakehurst Parkway will receive critical funding promised to help both mitigate flooding, and complete long needed...
Read MoreQuestions to be answered over Northern Beaches bus contracts
March 23, 2023
The public transport chaos in Wakehurst and across the Northern Beaches is well known. Commuters are frustrated, schoolkids are left stranded and our bus drivers are overworked. But with one of the private companies operating the buses now the subject of an ICAC investigation,...
Read MoreCampaign Funding
March 12, 2023
There has been some commenting on social media that my campaign is funded by Simon Holmes a Court and his Climate 200 group. I have not sought or received funding from Climate 200. It’s been noted that two high profile ‘teal’ Independent Members of...
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