NEWS
From Epping and NSW
Major new COVID-19 support package to help businesses
The NSW Government has announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by COVID-19...
Your Family, Your Future | 2021-22 Budget Speech
NSW is back. From the deepest recession in our lifetime, we are back to growth, and back on track. And it is no accident. Ten years ago we imagined a better future for our State.
Free preschool to help children Start Strong
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell have announced that the new Start Strong Free Preschool program will commence from January 2022....
NSW leading the charge with electric vehicle rev-olution
NSW will be the best place in Australia to buy and drive an electric vehicle (EV) under the NSW Government’s nation-leading Electric Vehicle Strategy, with almost half a billion dollar investment.
More than $260 million to respond to NSW Bushfire Inquiry recommendations
An additional $268.2 million will be funded in the 2021-22 NSW Budget as part of the NSW Government’s response to the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry.
Blue plaque program to celebrate hidden heritage in NSW
Dozens of Blue Plaques will adorn buildings, heritage sites and other places around NSW in the first round of a fresh investment to unlock the State’s hidden history.
Update on NSW Property Tax reform proposal
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has released a Progress Paper on the Government’s property tax proposal, which brings together feedback and submissions from the community and stakeholders received over the past six months.
Intergenerational Report paints a fresh picture of NSW in 2061
The 2021-22 NSW Intergenerational Report (IGR), a unique snapshot detailing how NSW will change over the next 40 years and the economic opportunities and challenges the State faces.
NSW Productivity Commission White Paper – Rebooting the Economy
The NSW Productivity Commission White Paper identifies 60 opportunities to drive productivity, growth and reboot the economy of New South Wales to help pave the way for reform – and a better quality of life for Australians.
Event program heats up Darling Harbour & The Rocks this winter
Sydney’s most-loved CBD entertainment precincts will come to life with dedicated alfresco dining, fireworks, live music and an outdoor cinema to ensure the CBD is this winter season’s hottest spot.
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.
In the Picture
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
In the Hawkesbury area following the 2021 floods.
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
With James Griffin, Brad Hazzard, Rob Stokes and Fusion Point's Michael Malouf
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
Meeting SES volunteers at the Hawkesbury floods.
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
With John and Patricia Azarias to unveil Alan Somerville's statue of James Martin
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
With David Elliott and SES volunteers following the 2021 floods.
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
With Lucy Turnbull AO, former PM Paul Keating and the Hon. Don Harwin
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Budget Day 2020 - putting the final touches on the speech
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
Pie or Origin with Robert from Glenorie Bakery and Victor Dominello
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Budget 2021 - meeting the press at Parliament
Speeches Snapshot
Your Family, Your Future | 2021-22 Budget Speech
NSW is back. From the deepest recession in our lifetime, we are back to growth, and back on track. And it is no accident. Ten years ago we imagined a better future for our State.
NSW Productivity Commission White Paper – Rebooting the Economy
The NSW Productivity Commission White Paper identifies 60 opportunities to drive productivity, growth and reboot the economy of New South Wales to help pave the way for reform – and a better quality of life for Australians.
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 –...