Written Community Recognition Statement - Sean Walsh
September 18, 2024
I am delighted to acknowledge the achievements of Sean Walsh, a 19 year old man from Killarney Heights who has a bright future in leadership. I was proud to meet Sean and help sponsor him to attend a Leadership Conference in Canberra. This 4 day conference...
Read MoreCommunity Recognition Statement - Sophia Squires
September 17, 2024
I am pleased to acknowledge Sophia Squires, a seriously impressive young person from my electorate. Sophia has recently received the NSW Government State Representative Award for track and field championships.
Read MoreYouth Leading the World Community Forum
August 15, 2024
Last Sunday, 11 August, a wonderful group of 12‑ to 20-year-olds came together at the Coastal Environment Centre in Narrabeen for the 2024 Youth Leading the World Community Forum. I was so impressed by the presentations from our engaged, dynamic young people in northern Sydney, reporting...
Read MoreRetail Trading Amendment Bill (Anzac Day Trading Hours)
August 13, 2024
I support the Retail Trading Amendment (Anzac Day Trading Hours) Bill 2024, which seeks to amend the Retail Trading Act 2008, and the member for Sydney's thoughtful amendment to it. In her second reading speech the Minister for Industrial Relations noted that the Government's...
Read MoreState Apology for the Criminalisation of Homosexuality
August 09, 2024
Today we continue to acknowledge a deeply significant moment in our history: the fortieth anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in New South Wales. Together we are here to reflect on our past, recognise the enduring pain caused by unjust laws and commit to...
Read MoreQuestion Time - Native Forest Logging
August 06, 2024
Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (13:10): My question is directed to the Premier. Last week Forestry Corporation of New South Wales was fined $360,000 for breaching logging rules designed to protect native forests devastated in the Black Summer fires and was found to have a significant history of...
Read MoreNorthern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
June 21, 2024
Across the northern beaches the community has been crying out for more indoor multi‑use sports courts so everyone can play the sports they love. Waiting lists are in the thousands, with kids missing out. I have raised this issue both with Ministers and in...
Read MoreElectrical Energy
June 06, 2024
Just last week, polling by RedBridge found that 68 per cent of Australians think the next generation will have a lower standard of living than current generations. RedBridge director Tony Barry, a veteran of political analysis, was quoted as saying he had "never seen...
Read MoreResidential [Land Lease] Communities Amendment Bill 2024
June 05, 2024
I support the member for Lake Macquarie's sensible amendment to the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Amendment Bill 2024. I am very supportive of the bill, which covers 21 of the 48 recommendations from the five‑year statutory review of the Act.
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