June 26, 2023

I direct my question to the Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. When will details of successful projects under tranche 2 of the core and cluster women's refuge program be publicly announced so that people on...

June 01, 2023

Having fought this issue for many years, I find it offensive and extremely disappointing that the spectre of PEP 11, the dangerous proposal for drilling for gas off the coastline from Newcastle to Manly, still hangs over us. Despite overwhelming opposition, including an unusual amount...

May 31, 2023

I contribute to the debate on the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Housing and Productivity Contributions) Bill 2023. As a former mayor of one of the State's biggest councils for 15 years, I am acutely aware that the regional infrastructure contribution system needs to...

May 31, 2023

I speak in proud support of Wakehurst's LGBTQI+ community and express my sincere congratulations to all involved in Sydney WorldPride 2023. As Sydneysiders, we were incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity to showcase the love, the kindness and the celebration of our diversity...

May 30, 2023

Prioritising Road upgrade at Pittwater and Warringah Road Intersection Mr Speaker, on the next sitting day, I will move that this house.  One, notes that the Officeworks where Warringah Roads meets Pittwater Road,

May 25, 2023

During the election campaign and in the months since, the deterioration in reliability of bus services on the northern beaches has been raised with me time and again. In my electorate of Wakehurst, buses are the only form of public transport available. Day in,...

May 25, 2023

My question is directed to the Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Roads. For too long, desperately needed upgrades to the Wakehurst Parkway have been neglected by successive governments. Will the new Government deliver its pre-election commitment of $13 million for the flood mitigation...

May 11, 2023

I am honoured to deliver my first private member's statement on the issue of protecting Lizard Rock and the surrounding bushland from inappropriate development. The electorate of Wakehurst is very fortunate to have large areas of intact native bushland.

May 11, 2023

In my first community recognition statement I acknowledge the positive 2023 State election campaign in the electorate of Wakehurst.

May 10, 2023

Thank you Mr Speaker,  How on earth did I end up here in the 58th Parliament of NSW? Because It's no secret to anyone who knows me, - knows that I never ever wanted to be a politician. I never strived for that, I...