NEWS
From Epping and NSW
Online business forum held to kick-start Western Sydney recovery
Plans to kick-start the State’s economic recovery will be enhanced and more targeted following feedback and ideas put forward by Western and South-Western Sydney business and community representatives at a virtual forum yesterday.
COVID-19 economic support measures extended across NSW
The NSW Government today announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of its COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.
NSW Generations Fund: delivering for the future
It’s not enough to deliver for the people of today. Governments have to deliver for future generations too, when usually all they end up leaving is a hefty bill. The NSW Generations Fund (NGF) is about changing that: getting away from hand-to-mouth, tax-and-spend government, and actually doing something concrete to benefit future generations.
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.
In the Picture
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
With James Griffin, Brad Hazzard, Rob Stokes and Fusion Point's Michael Malouf
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Budget Day 2020 - putting the final touches on the speech
With David Elliott and SES volunteers following the 2021 floods.
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
With Lucy Turnbull AO, former PM Paul Keating and the Hon. Don Harwin
Meeting SES volunteers at the Hawkesbury floods.
With John and Patricia Azarias to unveil Alan Somerville's statue of James Martin
Pie or Origin with Robert from Glenorie Bakery and Victor Dominello
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
In the Hawkesbury area following the 2021 floods.
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
Budget 2021 - meeting the press at Parliament
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
Speeches Snapshot
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...
Community Recognition Statement – Superintendent Peter Glynn
I am thankful for the tireless dedication of our local police service. I recently had the opportunity to catch up with the new superintendent for the Ryde Local Area Command (LAC), Superintendent...
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...