SPEECHES
Community Recognition Statement – Anzac Day 2021
Following a year severely impacted by COVID-19, it was even more moving than usual to be able to once again commemorate ANZAC Day alongside the Epping community. Various events across the electorate...
Community Recognition Statement – Cheltenham Recreation Club
The Cheltenham Recreation Club has served the local community for over a century, beginning in 1912 when William Harris offered to donate two acres from his garden to establish “a bowling green for...
Community Recognition Statement – Mary Jo Reeve
I would like to pay tribute to Mary Jo Reeve of Beecroft, who passed away on 25 January 2021. She was a fine citizen and made an outstanding contribution to the Beecroft community over many decades....
Community Recognition Statements – 8RAR Long Hai Day Commemoration
Today I would like to acknowledge the 8RAR Long Hai Day Commemoration Service I attended on Sunday 28 February at the Epping Cenotaph in Boronia Park, along with the Hon. Damien Tudehope MLC,...
State of confidence is Key: Economic indicators show the pandemic recovery...
For consumers and businesses, the shock of lockdowns, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty was a disaster for confidence. As the horrors of 2020 begin to recede, NSW looks to be on the up-and-up once again.
The key reasons why reforming our economy is non-negotiable
Good afternoon – and can I say how good it is to speak at a UDIA luncheon – and to even do it in person. I was due to be here late last year. But last year was the kind of year that illustrated the...
Community Recognition Statement – Professor Ronald Bartsch AM
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Graham Alastair Ross AM, an Epping constituent and Beecroft local for being made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Australia Day...
Address to the Committee for Sydney’s inaugural Sydney Summit
Good morning - it is a pleasure to be here to open the inaugural Sydney Summit. I want to thank the Committee for Sydney for inviting me to speak this morning. I really enjoy coming to your events....
Community Recognition Statement – Vic Alhadeff
Today I wish to pay tribute to an outstanding Jewish Australian, Mr Vic Alhadeff. Mr Alhadeff recently announced that he will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Board of...
Budget Speech 2020-21: Creating jobs and securing our future
Rising to the challenge Exactly one year ago – to the day – the first known case of what we now know to be COVID-19 was detected in central China. Three days later – some 8,000 kilometers away –...
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....