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From Epping and NSW
Helping Parents: Free Preschool in NSW For up to Six Months
Parents in NSW will not have to pay preschools fees for up to six months thanks to a $51 million funding package announced by the NSW Government. The NSW Government has also committed up to...
$100M Support for our Health Workers to help Fight COVID-19
NSW frontline healthcare workers will be provided with free accommodation to protect their loved ones as part of $100 million in extra measures to support frontline staff battling COVID-19. The NSW...
$10,000 Grants – Relief for Small Businesses Battling COVID-19
Thousands of small businesses across NSW struggling to cope with the COVID-19 shutdown will receive grants of up to $10,000 under a new assistance scheme announced today by Premier Gladys...
Funding Announced – 2019 Community Building Partnership Program
The electorate of Epping has today secured $300,000 in funding for a total of 15 projects through the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Epping Dominic...
Flatten the curve, yes, but also flatten the economic impact
Throughout 2019 providing relief for regional NSW in the face one of the worst droughts on record was paramount. This was an economic challenge but something every Australian understood – we are the...
$2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package
The NSW Government today announced a major $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package to protect the community and help protect jobs in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak over the next...
Sydney should be a richly textured masterpiece for everyone
As the the hot-cross buns lining supermarket shelves since Boxing Day suggest, Easter is on its way. But before Easter comes Lent, a traditional 40-day period of penitence observed by Christians...
Epping Public Schools benefit from Sustainable Schools Grant
Epping West and Oakhill Drive Public Schools have been awarded funding as part of the NSW Government’s inaugural $2.5 million Sustainable Schools Grants. Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet said...
War memorial grant applications open in Epping
Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet and Acting Minister for Veterans Geoff Lee have announced applications are now open for Round 2 of the 2019-20 Community War Memorials Fund. The NSW Government...
The challenges before us: Federal Financial Relations Review Forum
My speech delivered to the NSW Review of Federal Financial Relations: OVER the course of today you’re going to hear about all of the major economic and fiscal challenges that lie ahead. The...
Blaxland Road clearways proposed to ease congestion
Motorists may soon be able to enjoy a smoother journey along Blaxland Road with extended clearways proposed along a busy section of road between Ryde and Epping. Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet...
Epping Public School Upgrade ready for start of Term 1
Students at Epping Public School now have access to new modern, spacious classrooms and facilities to start the new school year thanks to a $20 million project as part of the largest public...
In the Picture
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
West Epping Park
St John's Church at Beecroft
Speeches Snapshot
Community Recognition Statement – Epping Rotary
I recently attended a dinner meeting held at the Epping Club for Epping Rotary. I was hosted by past president Bruce Jacob, as well as Peter Saez and David Taylor from the Epping Club. We were...
The challenges before us: Federal Financial Relations Review Forum
My speech delivered to the NSW Review of Federal Financial Relations: OVER the course of today you’re going to hear about all of the major economic and fiscal challenges that lie ahead. The...
Condolence Motion for those impacted by the tragic bush fires
The bush fires have caused untold devastation across NSW. This week I had the opportunity to speak in Parliament about the impact on so many people across our State and also to honour the work and...
Community Recognition Statement – Epping Public School Upgrade
Last week, I attended the official opening of the Stage 1 Upgrade to Epping Public School with the Premier and the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning. I was pleased to be able to...
2020 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Storey Park
Welcoming people who become Australian citizens is one of the privileges and joys of my role as an MP. This year I attended Hornsby Council's Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Storey Park...
Speech to Australian British Chamber of Commerce – Global NSW
Last time I was here was about 18 months ago. Or as we say in Australia - that’s about one prime-minister-ago That also applies to the UK where they’ve had a change of leader recently. I actually...
NSW Parliament: Tribute to the Children’s Bookshop Beecroft
The Children’s Bookshop in Beecroft will be familiar to any resident in Beecroft and Cheltenham as a local institution. Established in 1971, it is the oldest specialist children’s bookshop in NSW....
NSW Economic Blueprint charts trillion dollar future for NSW
There has never been a better time to live in NSW - to work in NSW - and to invest in NSW. While there’s no denying that we are here in a time of economic uncertainty. The signs are everywhere. Last...
Community Recognition Statement – Beecroft and Cherrybrook Firefighters
This fire season has been one of the most devastating on record. Six people have lost their lives, 760 properties have been destroyed and fire has burnt through over 1.65 million hectares. Many...
Community Recognition Statement – Cheltenham Girls’ High School
Cheltenham Girls’ High School has been servicing the Beecroft/Cheltenham area since 1957. The school is known for its great staff and positive learning environment. I was recently invited to the...
Community Recognition Statement – Remembrance Day 2019
On Remembrance Day, Australia stops to remember the sacrifice of all of our brave soldiers and veterans in war, and to acknowledge the freedoms they fought for. Yesterday I attended the Remembrance...
Community Recognition Statement – 1st Cherrybrook Girl Guides
Girl Guides Australia is one of the fantastic organisations that keep our communities strong. And the 1st Cherrybrook Girl Guides in my electorate is a case in point. In their own words: “We provide...