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...

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...

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...

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....

November 20, 2025

I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Bushfire Protection) Bill 2025. The issue of bushfire risk and strategic planning has been a consistent theme of my work in council...

November 18, 2025

My question is directed to the Minister for Lands and Property. In May this year the popular Red Hill dirt jumps were flattened, with no warning or consultation, following anonymous complaints, which devastated the huge local mountain biking community, which is huge. Will the...

November 13, 2025

In May this year, the popular dirt jumps at Red Hill Reserve in Oxford Falls were flattened by Crown Lands without any warning or consultation with the mountain biking community. Local riders were shocked and disappointed, and so was I. Mountain biking is a...