Second Reading Debate - Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Biodiversity Offsets Scheme) Bill 2024
November 28, 2024
Don Watson, who was Paul Keating's speechwriter among other things, writes evocatively in his bookThe Bush about his family's history as colonisers in the Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland, Victoria. His ancestors, just a few generations ago, were part of the rapid and comprehensive transformation...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statement - Ellen Armfield
November 22, 2024
I recognise Ellen Armfield, a remarkable 19‑year‑old from Wakehurst. Ellen currently chairs the New South Wales Youth Advisory Council, which is an impressive achievement. As a lived experience storyteller with batyr and a member of its national youth advisory group, Ellen courageously shares her...
Read MoreChristmas Felicitations
November 21, 2024
I could not miss this opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer and thanks. As a relatively new member, I am so impressed by the dynamic and professional staff who keep this old institution running like a well-oiled machine, day in and day out. Independent...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statement - Bushlink
November 13, 2024
I proudly honour the incredible work of Bushlink, a social enterprise of Northside Enterprise in Brookvale, which creates real and valued employment for people with disability through a network of working environmental project teams.
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statement - Fisher Road School
November 12, 2024
Today I congratulate Fisher Road School in Dee Why on their 50 years as a leader in special education for students from kindergarten to year 12. Fisher Road School students present with high support needs due to intellectual disability. Many of the students also...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statements - Collaroy Tennis Club
October 24, 2024
I congratulate the Collaroy Tennis Club, which was nominated in four categories at the annual Tennis NSW awards on 17 October. The club received nominations for most outstanding metropolitan club or venue and most outstanding inclusion initiative.
Read MoreWritten Community Recognition Statements - Pani Hopoate and Narraweena Hawks Junior
October 24, 2024
Today I applaud Pani Hopoate from the Sydney Roosters NRLW team and her junior club the Narraweena Hawks. Pani helped the Roosters claim victory in a very close game against the Cronulla Sharks for this year's premiership. The Narraweena Hawks Junior Rugby League Club...
Read MorePrivate Members' Statement - Wakehurst Electorate Bus Services
October 24, 2024
The NSW Bus Industry Taskforce final report was evocatively titledThe Forgotten Mode: a call to action for buses. On the northern beaches, buses are not only the forgotten mode but indeed the only mode. We do not have a train line, a light rail...
Read MoreQuestion Time - Youth Mental Health Services
October 24, 2024
Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (11:29): My question is directed to the Minister for Health, representing the Minister for Mental Health. How is the New South Wales Government helping young people on the northern beaches who experience mental ill health? Given it has been over two years...
Read MoreBILLS, SECOND READING DEBATE: 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Bill 2024
October 23, 2024
I am generally supportive of the Government's vibrancy and night-time economy reform agenda. I spoke strongly in support of the first vibrancy bill that came through the Parliament last year, including a few too many Bono quotes—no such thing! I stress that I fully...
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