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