NEWS
From Epping and NSW
Free preschool in NSW extended to end of school year
The NSW Government today announced an extension of the COVID-19 relief funding for community and mobile preschools to the end of Term 4.
Investment in livability: $250 million boost for public spaces
Councils across NSW will have the opportunity to deliver new and improved public spaces for their local communities thanks to a $250 million program announced today, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
20-year vision to take Pyrmont peninsula to the next level
A new 20-year vision for Pyrmont will shape the waterfront peninsula as an innovative, connected and creative around-the-clock destination, providing much-needed jobs, investment and economic growth, part of the NSW Government’s COVID Recovery Plan.
Land tax cut to drive our state’s build-to-rent revolution
The NSW Government will introduce a land tax discount for new build-to-rent housing projects until 2040 and a new Housing Diversity SEPP to provide more housing options, greater surety for renters, boost construction and support jobs during the COVID-19 recovery.
Big boost for first home buyers as stamp duty slashed
First home buyers and the construction industry will be the big winners under a targeted boost, which will eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000 and slash thousands of dollars for properties up to $1 million.
NSW Treasurer lights up Luna Park as Sydney reopens
The lights are back on at Luna Park Sydney with the iconic fun park opening its doors to the public as Sydney took another major step towards reopening following the COVID shutdown. NSW Treasurer...
Small businesses can apply for $3000 COVID-19 recovery grant
Small businesses can apply for cash to reinvest in their operations with the new $3,000 Small Business Recovery Grants and payroll tax changes coming into effect on Wednesday, 1 July. NSW Treasurer...
NSW Treasurer welcomes Draft Report on Federal Financial Relations
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has welcomed the Draft Report of the NSW Review of Federal Financial Relations - an independent review chaired by David Thodey AO, which was launched at a lunch at...
Don’t let political hot air blow tax reform off the table
This week marks the release of the draft report of the NSW-led Federal Financial Relations Review. The report picks up on the Prime Minister’s comments just over a month ago - when he put federation...
Securing Housing for the Homeless with the Together Home project
Rough sleepers across NSW are about to benefit from the largest housing response dedicated to rough sleepers in NSW history with a program to secure homes rapidly from the private rental market...
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.
Taronga Zoo set to reopen to visitors from June 1
Animal lovers will soon be able to visit iconic Taronga Zoo again with the NSW Government announcing plans to reopen to the public from Monday, 1 June.
In the Picture
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Budget Day 2020 - putting the final touches on the speech
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
With John and Patricia Azarias to unveil Alan Somerville's statue of James Martin
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
Speeches Snapshot
Community Recognition Statement – Remembrance Day 2019
On Remembrance Day, Australia stops to remember the sacrifice of all of our brave soldiers and veterans in war, and to acknowledge the freedoms they fought for. Yesterday I attended the Remembrance...
Community Recognition Statement – 1st Cherrybrook Girl Guides
Girl Guides Australia is one of the fantastic organisations that keep our communities strong. And the 1st Cherrybrook Girl Guides in my electorate is a case in point. In their own words: “We provide...
Community Recognition Statement – Epping local business awards
In my electorate we are privileged to have some fantastic local businesses. I am a strong believer that local business is the lifeblood of any community and it is our responsibility as a Government...
Community Recognition Statement – Cherrybrook Deepavali festival
Today I want to pay tribute to the Cherrybrook Hindu community and in particular I would like wish all my constituents a happy and prosperous Deepavali. Deepavali (also known as Diwali, Divali or...
Community Recognition Statement – Epping Chamber of Commerce
Recently I was invited to speak at a special event organised by the Epping Chamber of Commerce titled ‘Epping: Today & Tomorrow’. It was good to meet with local businesses, community groups and...
Beecroft Primary School P&C secure My Community Project grant
Recently I announced the successful 'My Community Project' in Epping. Thanks to huge local community support, Beecroft Public School P&C has been awarded a grant of $180,000 for an all-weather...
Community Recognition Statement – Karonga School multi-sports court
Today I wish to pay tribute to one of the great schools in my electorate. Tucked away in the peaceful back streets of Epping is a unique and special school designed for unique and special students...
Community Recognition Statement – The Epping Sleep Out 2019
On Saturday 24 August, the second annual Epping Sleep Out took place in Boronia Park. The Epping Sleep Out aims to raise awareness about homelessness, and to raise funds to support local...
Speech on Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019
I rise to speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. Speaker, this is a challenging issue. There are passionate feelings involved - and deeply held personal beliefs. There are...
CIS – Foundations for reform in a time of political disruption
I want to begin with two pictures. The first is of today. We live in a golden age. Just 200 years ago, more than 9 in 10 people around the world lived in extreme poverty. Today it’s less than one in...
Productivity reform: the next frontier for shared prosperity in NSW
In 2009, a column was submitted to the Sydney Morning Herald on the state of NSW. It read: “[NSW is] leading the country in the wrong direction...The unemployment rate is higher than the national...
Business Council of Australia – Looking to our economic future
NSW Exceptionalism Last week McKinsey published a report identifying what they called the 50 “superstar” cities around the world. These cities punch well above their weight. They hold just 8 percent...