NEWS
From Epping and NSW
Lights on for Carlingford High School with LED project
Thousands of public schools are being revamped and upgraded across the State as part of the NSW Government’s $450 million COVID-19 Recovery Plan to deliver school projects. Recently Education...
Sydney CBD Summit to turbocharge economic recovery
The NSW Government is investing an additional $20 million into the CBD Revitalisation strategy to help stimulate Sydney’s CBD economy and boost jobs.
Next chapter of the iconic Mad Max saga to be filmed...
In NSW we do things right and we do things big, and it doesn't get any bigger than this. Just announced - Furiosa, the next chapter in the Mad Max saga, will be made right here in NSW. This will be...
Sydney ready to scale new heights in 2021 with Summit
The NSW Government will convene a meeting of key stakeholders to devise ways to boost business and encourage more people back into the Sydney CBD as the state’s recovery from COVID-19 gathers steam.
A decade of action but still much more work to come...
The easiest thing for a government to do is nothing. That way you can avoid rocking the boat – that is until things start falling apart. Ten years ago, NSW was falling apart and people were fed up....
NSW pumps-up the volume with live music and tourism package
Up to 200,000 accommodation vouchers worth $100 each will be available to NSW residents as part of a new $51.5m package to re-ignite live music and support jobs in the accommodation, entertainment and tourism sectors.
COVID-19 restrictions to ease in a boost for the economy
A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased as the State continues to move forward in a COVID-Safe way. The further lifting of restrictions is a big step in the right direction and would help support businesses and jobs across NSW.
$500 million Dine & Discover NSW goes live statewide
Millions of customers will be able to take advantage of the NSW Government’s much anticipated $500 million Dine & Discover program, thanks to the program going live state wide to help turbocharge local economies.
Why it is important to bring international students back
One year ago Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued one of the defining statements of the COVID-19 pandemic: “Australia is closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents.” It was the right...
Tradies without borders: Scrapping outdated rules and fees to boost jobs
The NSW Government is removing barriers for tradies to work across state and territory borders, delivering a major boost for jobs and injecting billions into the economy with legislation introduced to enable the new national Automatic Mutual Recognition.
2020-21 HYR: Positive economic signs as confidence returns
The State’s recovery is on track following the unprecedented economic shocks of 2020. The steady reopening of the NSW economy, recent easing of domestic border restrictions, and the first COVID-19 vaccinations delivered this week, have all boosted confidence.
$500 million Dine & Discover launches in The Rocks and Broken...
The commencement of the NSW Government’s $500 million Dine & Discover stimulus program is a step closer, with testing starting in The Rocks and Broken Hill to help turbocharge local economies throughout NSW.
In the Picture
Budget Day 2020 - putting the final touches on the speech
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
With James Griffin, Brad Hazzard, Rob Stokes and Fusion Point's Michael Malouf
In the Hawkesbury area following the 2021 floods.
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Meeting SES volunteers at the Hawkesbury floods.
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
With David Elliott and SES volunteers following the 2021 floods.
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
With John and Patricia Azarias to unveil Alan Somerville's statue of James Martin
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
With Lucy Turnbull AO, former PM Paul Keating and the Hon. Don Harwin
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
Speeches Snapshot
Community Recognition Statement – Anzac Day 2021
Following a year severely impacted by COVID-19, it was even more moving than usual to be able to once again commemorate ANZAC Day alongside the Epping community. Various events across the electorate...
Community Recognition Statement – Cheltenham Recreation Club
The Cheltenham Recreation Club has served the local community for over a century, beginning in 1912 when William Harris offered to donate two acres from his garden to establish “a bowling green for...
Community Recognition Statement – Mary Jo Reeve
I would like to pay tribute to Mary Jo Reeve of Beecroft, who passed away on 25 January 2021. She was a fine citizen and made an outstanding contribution to the Beecroft community over many decades....
Community Recognition Statements – 8RAR Long Hai Day Commemoration
Today I would like to acknowledge the 8RAR Long Hai Day Commemoration Service I attended on Sunday 28 February at the Epping Cenotaph in Boronia Park, along with the Hon. Damien Tudehope MLC,...
State of confidence is Key: Economic indicators show the pandemic recovery...
For consumers and businesses, the shock of lockdowns, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty was a disaster for confidence. As the horrors of 2020 begin to recede, NSW looks to be on the up-and-up once again.
The key reasons why reforming our economy is non-negotiable
Good afternoon – and can I say how good it is to speak at a UDIA luncheon – and to even do it in person. I was due to be here late last year. But last year was the kind of year that illustrated the...
Community Recognition Statement – Professor Ronald Bartsch AM
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Graham Alastair Ross AM, an Epping constituent and Beecroft local for being made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Australia Day...
Address to the Committee for Sydney’s inaugural Sydney Summit
Good morning - it is a pleasure to be here to open the inaugural Sydney Summit. I want to thank the Committee for Sydney for inviting me to speak this morning. I really enjoy coming to your events....
Community Recognition Statement – Vic Alhadeff
Today I wish to pay tribute to an outstanding Jewish Australian, Mr Vic Alhadeff. Mr Alhadeff recently announced that he will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Board of...
Budget Speech 2020-21: Creating jobs and securing our future
Rising to the challenge Exactly one year ago – to the day – the first known case of what we now know to be COVID-19 was detected in central China. Three days later – some 8,000 kilometers away –...
Community Recognition Statement – Remembrance Day 2020
This year we have had to learn to live with all kinds of restrictions, including ones which prevented us from holding traditional Anzac Day services in April, a tradition that our nation has proudly...
Community Recognition Statement – HSC Students
Today I would like to recognise all Year 12 students in my electorate as they prepare for their HSC exams. These young students have worked very hard under extraordinary circumstances and I want to...