4 June 2026
The Power of Choice exhibition opened last night in the Fountain Court at NSW Parliament House.
This incredibly moving, emotional and raw photographic exhibition presented by Go Gentle Australia shares the deeply personal stories of Australians who have accessed voluntary assisted dying.
As co-author of NSW's voluntary assisted dying legislation, it was a privilege to officially open this exhibition.
14 April 2026
The finishing touches were put on an absolutely amazing artwork adorning the length (and then some) of Simply Pharmacy Toronto today.
Sam Zoghbi and his team sponsored the artwork in collaboration with Joanna Rees and the Toronto Sustainable Neighbourhood Group.…
5 November 2025
Did you know the historic Toronto Train Station isn't just an old abandoned station?
It's actually the Lake Macquarie Heritage Centre, home of the Lake Macquarie District Historical Society!
The Station is open to visit with a gold coin donation, 10am-4pm Wednesdays.
20 July 2025
NSW Health hasn’t prepared a master plan for the Morisset Hospital precinct, and I’m worried about its future.
We need a master plan. Without one, the site will be vandalised and some of Lake Macquarie’s most important heritage buildings - already falling into disrepair despite being under the care of NSW Health - will be all but abandoned.
Independent Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper fears the opportunity to build a new Lake Macquarie sport and recreation centre could be lost because of the failure to prepare a master plan for the heritage-listed Morisset Hospital site.…
17 April 2025
'You Can Be Prime Minister' is a great read for young Aussies.
I had the privilege of meeting with its author Sheree Chambers (a Lake Macquarie local) during a special reading at the Toronto Library.
This book shows kids that anyone can grow up to be our country's leader and touches on a few points about democracy as well.
4 April 2025
I popped into the Lake Macquarie Classic Boatshed at Rathmines this week, to catch up with its' crew and have a chat with Bill Coote.…
12 December 2024
It's estimated the average Australian will have 13 jobs during their working lifetime. I really enjoyed meeting with students from Heritage College Lake Macquarie and talking with them about my career.
When I was in high school, I never would have thought I would become a politician.…
