Speeches

Consideration in Detail - Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025

October 15, 2025

I move my amendment No.1 on sheet c2025-227A: "No. 1Bush fire prone land" (Page 30, Schedule 1[152], lines 32 and 33.) Omit all words on the lines. This amendment stops the removal of section 10.3 regarding bushfire-prone land mapping from the Environmental Planning and...

Question Time - Staffing and standards at Northern Beaches Hospital

September 18, 2025

Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (12:06): My question is directed to the Minister for Health. Will the Minister confirm that the Northern Beaches Hospital will permanently remain at least a level 5 health facility and will be fully resourced and fully staffed commensurate with a level 5...

Bushfires and Planning Policy

September 11, 2025

Over recent weeks I have become aware of changes proposed by the New South Wales Government to the assessment of bushfire risk and the role of the Rural Fire Service in how planning decisions are made. The possibility of changes that weaken the consideration...

Public Interest Debate: The Great Koala National Park

September 10, 2025

The announcement of the creation of the Great Koala National Park is a proud moment for New South Wales. It will join the honour roll of other great decisions to create national parks in our State and around the world. In New South Wales,...

Small Businesses in Wakehurst

August 08, 2025

One of the many great things about being the member for Wakehurst is getting to meet so many small business owners across the electorate. They are highly motivated people who have a vision and make things happen. Some run established businesses and have spent...

Question Time - Northern Beaches Hospital

August 06, 2025

Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (12:08): My question is directed to the Minister for Health. Will the Minister update Northern Beaches Hospital staff and their representatives on how they will be kept informed regarding the future operation of the hospital? The staff and the broader community need...

County Road Reserve

June 27, 2025

I reiterate my strong and long-held support for upgrading the County Road Reserve sports field in Belrose. The northern beaches is facing a significant and growing sports field shortage. It is being driven by increased participation, particularly in women's and over‑35s competitions, and a...