May 06, 2026

My question is directed to the Minister for Health. As the sun rose over the fresh New South Wales government signage at Northern Beaches Hospital last Wednesday, a new dawn began for health care on the northern beaches. It was, as Bono sings, "a...

May 05, 2026

Today I speak again about an issue that is at the front of mind for many people across my community: e-bikes. If you live on the northern beaches, you do not need a report to tell you what is happening. You see it every...

March 26, 2026

I speak about the urgent need to strengthen support for neurodivergent students in our public school system. On Saturday 29 November last year, I held a community round table at Dee Why Library focused on this very issue. More than 50 people attended, including...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...