SPEECHES
Community Recognition Statement: Carlingford Cougars
The Carlingford Cougars formed in 1966 at the behest of the principal of St Gerards, Carlingford, Sister Le Merci. Over the last 56 years, the Cougars Club, originally named St Gerards, have...
Community Recognition Statement: Dr Mark Lidwill
I had the privilege of unveiling the first blue plaque as part of the NSW Government Blue Plaque heritage programme. This plaque was installed in the memory of Dr Mark Lidwill (1878-1968) at his...
Community Recognition Statement: Remembrance Day 2022
On Remembrance Day, Australia stops to remember the sacrifice of all our brave soldiers and veterans in war and to acknowledge the freedoms for which they fought. The Epping RSL Sub-branch held...
Community Recognition Statement: Granny Smith Festival 2022
What a pleasure it was to attend the Granny Smith Festival in Eastwood recently. Community events like the Granny Smith Festival are part of what makes our state's culture great. After two years of...
Annual Boomtown Summit address – The Best for the West
My vision for Sydney is a liveable, workable, beautiful city. I want to tell you how we can bring that vision to life in the West. How we can take the next step in Western Sydney’s evolution: Shifting the focus from big infrastructure, to great jobs, quality of life, and culture and making every part of Western Sydney a great place to live. In short, how we can deliver the best for the West.
National Press Club – Future of federation in a post-COVID world
Today my topic is the future of federation in a post-COVID world. The pandemic may not yet be over but now is the right time to start thinking about the lessons COVID has taught us about our federal system of government and how we can respond. The pandemic has been a stress-test for federation demonstrating its many strengths, and weaknesses..
Liveable, Workable, Beautiful: a new vision for Sydney
It’s a real honour and privilege to have been asked to deliver this address in the greatest city, the greatest state, the greatest country in the world. In a few short years, the Bradfield Oration has become not just a fixture in the life of our city, but the benchmark for the best of public imagination.
A new chapter in NSW’s story, one we will write together
Becoming Premier is a great honour – but I want to be clear that the job I have committed to is not just to lead NSW, but to serve all its people.
Your Family, Your Future | 2021-22 Budget Speech
NSW is back. From the deepest recession in our lifetime, we are back to growth, and back on track. And it is no accident. Ten years ago we imagined a better future for our State.
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.
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...