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From Epping and NSW
NSW Treasurer lights up Luna Park as Sydney reopens
The lights are back on at Luna Park Sydney with the iconic fun park opening its doors to the public as Sydney took another major step towards reopening following the COVID shutdown. NSW Treasurer...
Small businesses can apply for $3000 COVID-19 recovery grant
Small businesses can apply for cash to reinvest in their operations with the new $3,000 Small Business Recovery Grants and payroll tax changes coming into effect on Wednesday, 1 July. NSW Treasurer...
NSW Treasurer welcomes Draft Report on Federal Financial Relations
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has welcomed the Draft Report of the NSW Review of Federal Financial Relations - an independent review chaired by David Thodey AO, which was launched at a lunch at...
Securing Housing for the Homeless with the Together Home project
Rough sleepers across NSW are about to benefit from the largest housing response dedicated to rough sleepers in NSW history with a program to secure homes rapidly from the private rental market...
Economic & Fiscal Update: Response Turns to Recovery
The last 12 months have been up there with the toughest ever.
First, came drought – the worst in a century – with dams depleted and regional communities on the brink.
We deployed our financial strength, with more than $2 billion in relief and assistance.
Taronga Zoo set to reopen to visitors from June 1
Animal lovers will soon be able to visit iconic Taronga Zoo again with the NSW Government announcing plans to reopen to the public from Monday, 1 June.
Embracing change key to COVID-19 economic recovery
Newtown microbrewery Young Henrys has a mission to ‘Serve the People’ great beer. Co-founder Richard Adamson and his team have felt the hit from COVID19, just like many businesses in or linked to the hospitality sector – but they’re hanging in there. Key to our economic recovery is letting small businesses like Young Henrys get on with the job without unnecessary restrictions.
Creative Kids goes digital to help community beat COVID-19
The NSW Government is helping Creative Kids providers go digital in response to the COVID-19 crisis, expanding access to the popular program for kids across the State.
Tax reform in NSW can no longer be a moveable feast
We don’t have all the answers, but we are committed to finding a better and fairer way which lowers the tax burden on people and creates more freedom and choice. That’s why we started the Thodey review last year, and I look forward to taking up the conversation in earnest with my state and federal counterparts this year.
Remembering those who gave so much this ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is a timely reminder of the way previous generations of Australians responded in times of great hardship – with courage, steely fortitude, and a spirit of sacrifice, service and mateship....
More than 2,500 Businesses Approved for Grants of up to $10,000
More than 2500 small businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 have already been approved for grants of up to $10,000 in the first three days of the NSW Government’s new Small Business Support Fund. ...
$440m in land tax relief to help NSW tenants, landlords
It’s hard to believe it was only 79 days ago that Australia recorded its first case of COVID-19. As rapidly as the virus has spread, our nation has been up to the challenge, responding quickly and...
In the Picture
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
Speeches Snapshot
Economic & Fiscal Update: Response Turns to Recovery
The last 12 months have been up there with the toughest ever.
First, came drought – the worst in a century – with dams depleted and regional communities on the brink.
We deployed our financial strength, with more than $2 billion in relief and assistance.
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...