NEWS
From Epping and NSW
Clean-up costs from bushfire disaster covered by Government
The Morrison and Berejiklian Governments have announced they will share the costs on a 50:50 basis for the clean-up of residential and commercial properties destroyed by the recent bushfires in NSW....
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...
We will rebuild: Northern NSW bushfire recovery inspection
On Sunday, 12 January I travelled to Northern NSW to meet with locals who had been impacted by the recent bushfire devastation. In Kempsey, I teamed up with the local member...
$1 billion to rebuild bushfire impacted communities in NSW
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet have announced $1 billion over the next two years to rebuild bushfire impacted communities across NSW. The additional funding will...
Strong and stable: NSW Budget on track to deliver solid surplus
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet released the NSW Half-Yearly Review (HYR) on December 12, confirming the continued strength of the State’s Budget despite challenges such as the worst drought on record,...
Employers urged to hire people with disability and promote inclusion
Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet is encouraging Epping employers to hire more people with disability and promote inclusion in their workplace. “Participation and leadership are themes of this...
Epping Seniors’ tales feature in Seniors’ Stories Volume 5
One hundred seniors have shared their tales of triumph and tragedy in this year’s edition of Seniors’ Stories Volume 5. Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet congratulated the two seniors from Epping...
Infrastructure grants for Epping community groups now open
Local organisations in Epping can now apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet said $12.5...
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...
Epping stops to commemorate 101st Remembrance Day
Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet attended the Remembrance Day Service at Boronia Park, Epping to pay respects to Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen. “On Remembrance Day, Australia stops to...
Residents urged to #BuyRegional for Christmas this year
Member for Epping Dominic Perrottet MP is urging people in Epping to Buy Regional when doing their Christmas shopping this year to support regional businesses struggling through the worst drought in...
Download your Digital Licence to your smartphone today
NSW drivers can now go wallet-less and use a Digital Driver Licence on their smartphone for proof of identity and proof of age for pubs and clubs, and for roadside police checks, with the technology...
In the Picture
Meeting maths guru Eddie Woo
Sydney Metro breakthrough at Crows Nest
Speaking at the British Chamber of Commerce
Meeting with the Board of Treasurers
Speaking at a Committee for Sydney event
Visiting Dubbo Base Hospital
In Western NSW with Deputy Premier John Barilaro
At the State Library with Dr John Valance
Talking how to help young people with Warren Mundine
Visiting the Australian Opal Centre at Lightning Ridge
Lysicrates Foundation function at NSW Parliament
West Epping Park
St John's Church at Beecroft
Speeches Snapshot
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 -...
A manifesto for middle Australia: Only the Liberal Party can deliver
It’s great to be here tonight in Western Sydney - the aspirational heart of NSW. More than two million people make their homes here - over a quarter of our state’s population. It’s where more than...