Speeches

Concrete Institute of NSW

Friday, 21 July 2017

Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you about the exciting, present and future infrastructure projects in

Firstly, I would like to congratulate all the nominees and their commitment to concrete technology and practice in NSW.

As the number one construction economy in Australia, NSW boasts a broad range of transport and infrastructure projects, all requiring the use of concrete to achieve these state-of-the-art structures.

Sydney has around five million people, and projected to grow to more than eight million by 2056.

Game On

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Madam Speaker,

I rise in the House today to speak in support of the funding and installation of a synthetic playing field in my electorate.

After meeting with a large number of representatives from a wide range of sporting codes I am convinced that a synthetic field will provide increased playing opportunities and improve player safety and well-being.

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Diabetes NSW & ACT

Monday, 15 May 2017

Goo evening and welcome to tonight’s gala dinner.

On behalf of the NSW Government I am delighted to be here and to support this important occasion.

Living with and managing type 1 diabetes is a demanding, frustrating and stressful job and it is particularly challenging for parents of young children and teenagers.

I can’t imagine the blow it must be to receive the news of a type 1 diagnoses.

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Beverly Hills Commuter Car Park

Friday, 12 May 2017

Mr Acting Speaker,

I rise in the Chamber this afternoon to voice my strong support and advocacy for the funding and building of a commuter car park at Beverly Hills train station.

Beverly Hills is located in my electorate and is a vibrant and busy district with great restaurants, family owned businesses and a real sense of community.