October 23, 2025

Tuesday was a momentous day for the northern beaches community, with the announcement that the New South Wales Government has reached an agreement to buy the Northern Beaches Hospital, bringing it back into the public health system. Thanks to my Health Services Amendment (Northern...

October 21, 2025

By leave: I owe the House an apology for raising the Northern Beaches Hospital debacle way back when. It has taken up a considerable amount of time of many people. But it is important and, based on the amendments that have been moved, all...

October 16, 2025

The fatal shark attack on a surfer at Long Reef on Saturday 6 September has left in its wake shock, grief and anxiety across the northern beaches community. For those connected to Mercury Psillakis, the victim of the attack, it was a devastating personal...

October 16, 2025

I support the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Repeal Bill 2025. The Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018 has long been controversial. It mandates that a herd of wild horses be maintained in Kosciuszko National Park, even as those animals continue to inflict damage on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...