August 02, 2023

Even that one. Indeed, the public interest case for fully electric homes and buildings, meaning no connection to methane gas, is very compelling. Fully electric homes are cheaper to run, are healthier for families and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I welcomed the announcement from...

August 02, 2023

My question is directed to the Minister for Health, representing the Minister for Mental Health. In June 2022 the former New South Wales Government committed to establish four acute paediatric mental health beds at Northern Beaches Hospital. One year later, the beds have not...

June 29, 2023

Firstly, I thank the more than 12,000 residents who signed the petition. They want this Chamber to hear a clear message. Precious bushland on the northern beaches should be protected for future generations and, in fact, everywhere—let us be honest. The petition before the...

June 29, 2023

I am genuinely conflicted about this referral motion, and I will speak both for and against the motion to explain why I am genuinely annoyed and conflicted. I note that the students from St Augustine's and Killarney Heights had to leave, for which I...

June 26, 2023

I direct my question to the Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. When will details of successful projects under tranche 2 of the core and cluster women's refuge program be publicly announced so that people on...

June 01, 2023

Having fought this issue for many years, I find it offensive and extremely disappointing that the spectre of PEP 11, the dangerous proposal for drilling for gas off the coastline from Newcastle to Manly, still hangs over us. Despite overwhelming opposition, including an unusual amount...

May 31, 2023

I contribute to the debate on the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Housing and Productivity Contributions) Bill 2023. As a former mayor of one of the State's biggest councils for 15 years, I am acutely aware that the regional infrastructure contribution system needs to...

May 31, 2023

I speak in proud support of Wakehurst's LGBTQI+ community and express my sincere congratulations to all involved in Sydney WorldPride 2023. As Sydneysiders, we were incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity to showcase the love, the kindness and the celebration of our diversity...

May 30, 2023

Prioritising Road upgrade at Pittwater and Warringah Road Intersection Mr Speaker, on the next sitting day, I will move that this house.  One, notes that the Officeworks where Warringah Roads meets Pittwater Road,

May 25, 2023

During the election campaign and in the months since, the deterioration in reliability of bus services on the northern beaches has been raised with me time and again. In my electorate of Wakehurst, buses are the only form of public transport available. Day in,...