Public Interest Debate - Northern Beaches Bus Services
March 25, 2026
I move: That this House: (1) Notes the reliance of northern beaches residents on buses for public transport. (2) Acknowledges the persistent unreliability of bus services on the northern beaches, with cut timetables, daily cancellations of scheduled routes and buses often driving past bus...
Read MoreBrookvale Structure Plan
March 19, 2026
Today I speak about the future of Brookvale, one of the most important urban renewal opportunities on the northern beaches, and the very real risk that this vision is being undermined. Brookvale is not just an industrial precinct. It is an accessible, evolving centre...
Read MoreQuestion Time - Northern Beaches Hospital
March 18, 2026
My question is directed to the Minister for Health. Staff at Northern Beaches Hospital were promised that entitlements would transfer across from Healthscope to NSW Health with the hospital becoming public. Under current proposed transition arrangements, part-time nurses and midwives face losing one week's...
Read MorePlanning System and Bushfire Risk
February 12, 2026
I speak on the draft Sydney region plan and the way it addresses natural hazards and bushfire risk in planning for our city's future. The draft plan is currently on exhibition until 27 February. There is much in the draft plan that I strongly...
Read MoreSecond Reading Debate - Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025
February 10, 2026
I speak in support of the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025. The bill is about protecting our kids, backing our communities and finally closing the loopholes that have allowed illegal tobacco and vape shops to operate in plain sight for far...
Read MoreQuestion Time - Northern Beaches Hospital
February 10, 2026
My question is directed to the chair of the Public Accounts Committee. Will the chair update the House on the progress of the inquiry into the safety and quality of health services provided by Northern Beaches Hospital?
Read MoreSecond Reading Debate - Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025
February 04, 2026
I contribute to debate on the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025. I understand and support the intent of the bill but, at this stage, I cannot support it. I am not convinced that the bill is necessary, especially after the...
Read MoreProfessor the Hon. Dame Marie Bashir, Ad, CVO, Former Governor of New South Wales
February 03, 2026
I take this opportunity to pay my respects to the Hon. Professor Dame Marie Bashir, AD, CVO. She was truly one of the most incredible people who has served the great State of New South Wales. I say "served" because that is absolutely how...
Read MoreBondi Beach Terrorist Incident
December 22, 2025
It is with a broken heart that I rise to speak on behalf of the people of Wakehurst to express our collective shock and grief over the events at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. I express our sincere and deep condolences to the families...
Read MoreBrookvale Public School
November 20, 2025
Brookvale Public School is the fifth smallest school on the northern beaches, with around 310 students enrolled in 2025. However, it may be small in numbers but it is bursting with spirit. The tight‑knit school is a place of social connection, belonging and purpose....
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