NEWS
From Epping and NSW
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.
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.
In the Picture
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
With John and Patricia Azarias to unveil Alan Somerville's statue of James Martin
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
Budget Day 2020 - putting the final touches on the speech
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Pie or Origin with Robert from Glenorie Bakery and Victor Dominello
With John Robertson at Food Bank
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
Budget 2021 - meeting the press at Parliament
With James Griffin, Brad Hazzard, Rob Stokes and Fusion Point's Michael Malouf
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
With David Elliott and SES volunteers following the 2021 floods.
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
With Lucy Turnbull AO, former PM Paul Keating and the Hon. Don Harwin
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
Meeting SES volunteers at the Hawkesbury floods.
In the Hawkesbury area following the 2021 floods.
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Speeches Snapshot
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...
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...