NEWS
From Epping and NSW
300,000 Baby Bundles delivered to new parents across NSW
Over 300,000 parents to babies born over the past three years have received gift packages of essential items. The Baby Bundle is part of a larger $157 million NSW Government package.
Trailblazing principals chosen to drive school improvement
Principals from 10 leading NSW public schools met for the first time yesterday as part of a ground-breaking advisory group to help drive school excellence and improvement across the state.
Track laying nearly done on nation’s biggest public transport project
Track laying on the next stage of Australia’s biggest public transport project is more than 95 per cent complete in the 15.5 kilometre metro railway twin tunnels, which will link new communities to rail services, slash travel times and support further employment growth.
Investment to unlock 30,000 homes in booming Western Sydney
The NSW Government is ramping up its investment in vital infrastructure to support the delivery of more than 30,000 new homes in areas of Western Sydney that are experiencing record growth.
RSPCA adoption and education centre opens in Western Sydney
A multi-million upgrade to RSPCA NSW Adoption and Education Centre in Western Sydney has been opened today by Premier Dominic Perrottet, Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman, and RSPCA CEO Steve Coleman.
Record infrastructure investment continues for NSW Public Schools
Thousands of students have returned from the Easter holidays to benefit from a $376.1 million investment in school infrastructure, with five new or upgraded public schools opening their doors today.
New 14-storey tower at Nepean Hospital takes shape
Western Sydney communities will benefit from a new neonatal intensive care unit, expanded emergency department and 200-plus inpatient beds under the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment, with construction of the first hospital tower now complete.
Accommodation support package for NSW flood victims
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments’ latest assistance package is providing more than $551.7 million for flood-affected communities with $285 million to support the Temporary Housing Support Package.
Regional superstar Anna Barwick named Premier’s Woman of the Year
Well-known regional personality Anna Barwick has been named the 2022 NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year at the NSW Women of the Year Awards held in Sydney today.
NSW parents give cost-of-living vouchers a big thumbs up
Around 300,000 households across the state have taken advantage of the NSW Government’s new voucher program Parents NSW, offering $250 in vouchers as a thank you for their efforts to support learning from home in 2021.
2,800 new graduate nurses and midwives join NSW Health
More than 2,800 graduate nurses and midwives will start work across 130 NSW public hospitals and health facilities this year in a major boost for the NSW Health system.
Boosting family budgets with before and after school care savings
Parents and carers of children enrolled in all primary schools in NSW will benefit from a new $155 million program for Before and After School Care (BASC) services to provide greater support and access to BASC services.
In the Picture
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
In the Hawkesbury area following the 2021 floods.
With David Elliott and SES volunteers following the 2021 floods.
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Budget Day 2020 - putting the final touches on the speech
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
Pie or Origin with Robert from Glenorie Bakery and Victor Dominello
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
Meeting SES volunteers at the Hawkesbury floods.
Budget 2021 - meeting the press at Parliament
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
With Lucy Turnbull AO, former PM Paul Keating and the Hon. Don Harwin
With James Griffin, Brad Hazzard, Rob Stokes and Fusion Point's Michael Malouf
With John and Patricia Azarias to unveil Alan Somerville's statue of James Martin
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Speeches Snapshot
Annual Boomtown Summit address – The Best for the West
My vision for Sydney is a liveable, workable, beautiful city. I want to tell you how we can bring that vision to life in the West. How we can take the next step in Western Sydney’s evolution: Shifting the focus from big infrastructure, to great jobs, quality of life, and culture and making every part of Western Sydney a great place to live. In short, how we can deliver the best for the West.
National Press Club – Future of federation in a post-COVID world
Today my topic is the future of federation in a post-COVID world. The pandemic may not yet be over but now is the right time to start thinking about the lessons COVID has taught us about our federal system of government and how we can respond. The pandemic has been a stress-test for federation demonstrating its many strengths, and weaknesses..
Liveable, Workable, Beautiful: a new vision for Sydney
It’s a real honour and privilege to have been asked to deliver this address in the greatest city, the greatest state, the greatest country in the world. In a few short years, the Bradfield Oration has become not just a fixture in the life of our city, but the benchmark for the best of public imagination.
A new chapter in NSW’s story, one we will write together
Becoming Premier is a great honour – but I want to be clear that the job I have committed to is not just to lead NSW, but to serve all its people.
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...