NEWS
From Epping and NSW
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.
Embracing change key to COVID-19 economic recovery
Newtown microbrewery Young Henrys has a mission to ‘Serve the People’ great beer. Co-founder Richard Adamson and his team have felt the hit from COVID19, just like many businesses in or linked to the hospitality sector – but they’re hanging in there. Key to our economic recovery is letting small businesses like Young Henrys get on with the job without unnecessary restrictions.
Creative Kids goes digital to help community beat COVID-19
The NSW Government is helping Creative Kids providers go digital in response to the COVID-19 crisis, expanding access to the popular program for kids across the State.
Tax reform in NSW can no longer be a moveable feast
We don’t have all the answers, but we are committed to finding a better and fairer way which lowers the tax burden on people and creates more freedom and choice. That’s why we started the Thodey review last year, and I look forward to taking up the conversation in earnest with my state and federal counterparts this year.
Remembering those who gave so much this ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is a timely reminder of the way previous generations of Australians responded in times of great hardship – with courage, steely fortitude, and a spirit of sacrifice, service and mateship....
More than 2,500 Businesses Approved for Grants of up to $10,000
More than 2500 small businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 have already been approved for grants of up to $10,000 in the first three days of the NSW Government’s new Small Business Support Fund. ...
$440m in land tax relief to help NSW tenants, landlords
It’s hard to believe it was only 79 days ago that Australia recorded its first case of COVID-19. As rapidly as the virus has spread, our nation has been up to the challenge, responding quickly and...
Tenants and Landlords to Receive Relief Through $440 Million Tax Break
NSW commercial tenants significantly impacted by COVID-19 will have greater protection from evictions with the State Government set to enact the National Cabinet Code of Conduct as part of a $440...
Helping Parents: Free Preschool in NSW For up to Six Months
Parents in NSW will not have to pay preschools fees for up to six months thanks to a $51 million funding package announced by the NSW Government. The NSW Government has also committed up to...
$100M Support for our Health Workers to help Fight COVID-19
NSW frontline healthcare workers will be provided with free accommodation to protect their loved ones as part of $100 million in extra measures to support frontline staff battling COVID-19. The NSW...
In the Picture
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Taking the Creative Kids program digital
With Gareth Ward MP talking to William about overcoming homelessness.
With Rob Stokes and Victor Dominello
With John Robertson at Food Bank
Helping pack care hampers at Food Bank
Tree planting ceremony with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
BridgeClimb reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown.
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Young Henrys brewery has diversified during COVID-19
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
In Canberra with Review panel members Jane Halton and David Thodey
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Inspecting a new development at Eastgardens
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
Speeches Snapshot
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...
Preserving our freedom: Fighting to back against politically correct bullies
Good evening, it’s great to be here. As Treasurer of NSW, I spend most of my working day focused on ensuring we have a balanced budget and a healthy economy. But these are only a means to an end -...