16 June 2026
The halls of NSW Parliament have been buzzing with some very special visitors over the past month, local primary school leaders Bonnells Bay Public School, Wangi Wangi Public School and Arcadia Vale Public School.
To say I was inspired by their enthusiasm, curiosity and excitement is an understatement.…
1 December 2025
I had the pleasure of joining more than 200 young people from the Avondale Adventurers and Pathfinders at their annual Investiture ceremony in Cooranbong at Avondale Memorial Seven Day Adventist Church
It was a great chance to recognise the hard work and leadership shown by so many local kids, supported by an incredible team of volunteers.
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.
12 July 2024
Honouring Labor's election promise, Premier Chris Minns has finally announced dates for the 2024 NSW Drug Summit. It will be held on December 4-5 in Sydney with regional dates in October still to be announced. It's been 25 years since the 1999 Drug Summit, held by then Premier Bob Carr, in response to the rising Heroin crisis in NSW.…
