Written 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...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statement - Killarney Heights High School Boys Soccer Team
October 23, 2024
I congratulate the Killarney Heights High School boys soccer team, who recently won the 2024 Bill Turner Cup. The team triumphed 3-0 over Queensland's Corinda State High School in an epic grand final match. The Bill Turner Cup and Bill Turner Trophy are highly...
Read MorePrivate Members' Statement - Northern Beaches Youth Mental Health Services
October 18, 2024
I acknowledge and reflect on the need for youth mental health services on the northern beaches. Over recent years, this has been a topic of considerable concern locally. It has been raised with me by many distressed parents of struggling kids and adolescents. Some...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statement - Pittwater House staff and students
October 18, 2024
Today I commend the year 9 students and three staff members from Pittwater House who successfully completed the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea in June this year. The students from years 8 and 11 worked together with their Adventure Kokoda trek leader, Major...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statements - The Forest High School
October 16, 2024
I commend an outstanding initiative by The Forest High School under the leadership of principal Nathan Lawler, the Friday morning boot camp for primary school students. This awesome program is helping ease the daunting transition from primary to high school. Each Friday morning, around...
Read MoreGood Luck HSC Class of 2024!
October 15, 2024
Today I wish all year 12 students in Wakehurst—in fact, on the northern beaches and across the State—the very best of luck as they start their HSC exams. This is a big moment. Years of hard work and perseverance have led to this point....
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