Second Reading Debate - Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025
October 15, 2025
I contribute to debate on the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning Systems Reforms) Bill 2025. I understand the need for more housing and have consistently advocated for sensible infill development in areas on the northern beaches that have enabling infrastructure and are away...
Read MoreConsideration in Detail - Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025
October 15, 2025
I move my amendment No.1 on sheet c2025-227A: "No. 1Bush fire prone land" (Page 30, Schedule 1[152], lines 32 and 33.) Omit all words on the lines. This amendment stops the removal of section 10.3 regarding bushfire-prone land mapping from the Environmental Planning and...
Read MoreQuestion Time - Staffing and standards at Northern Beaches Hospital
September 18, 2025
Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (12:06): My question is directed to the Minister for Health. Will the Minister confirm that the Northern Beaches Hospital will permanently remain at least a level 5 health facility and will be fully resourced and fully staffed commensurate with a level 5...
Read MoreBushfires and Planning Policy
September 11, 2025
Over recent weeks I have become aware of changes proposed by the New South Wales Government to the assessment of bushfire risk and the role of the Rural Fire Service in how planning decisions are made. The possibility of changes that weaken the consideration...
Read MorePublic Interest Debate: The Great Koala National Park
September 10, 2025
The announcement of the creation of the Great Koala National Park is a proud moment for New South Wales. It will join the honour roll of other great decisions to create national parks in our State and around the world. In New South Wales,...
Read MoreSmall Businesses in Wakehurst
August 08, 2025
One of the many great things about being the member for Wakehurst is getting to meet so many small business owners across the electorate. They are highly motivated people who have a vision and make things happen. Some run established businesses and have spent...
Read MoreQuestion Time - Northern Beaches Hospital
August 06, 2025
Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (12:08): My question is directed to the Minister for Health. Will the Minister update Northern Beaches Hospital staff and their representatives on how they will be kept informed regarding the future operation of the hospital? The staff and the broader community need...
Read MoreCounty Road Reserve
June 27, 2025
I reiterate my strong and long-held support for upgrading the County Road Reserve sports field in Belrose. The northern beaches is facing a significant and growing sports field shortage. It is being driven by increased participation, particularly in women's and over‑35s competitions, and a...
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