Speeches

I congratulate Marrickville local Caitlin Delaney, who was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours. Caitlin was recognised for her significant service to cancer advocacy, care, research and awareness, and her work in embryology.

Congratulations to Dr Susan Jacobs from Dulwich Hill who was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to women's health in obstetrics and gynaecology in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Congratulations to Mr Martin Pearce from Haberfield, recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours with the Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service as an intense care,

PRIVATE MEMBERS STATEMENT

BY JO HAYLEN

I celebrate the forty-eighth Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and reaffirm the Labor Government's unwavering support for that extraordinary festival. 

Congratulations to Ashbury's own Melissa Danelutti on her outstanding debut at the World Women's Senior Championships in Macon, France in November 2025!

Congratulations to Daniel Bird from Marrickville High School on being awarded the inaugural Carla Stacey Community Award.

Congratulations to Kristy Haggett, Principal of Haberfield Public School, on being named Principal of the Year at the recent P&C Federation Awards! 

CONDOLENCE MOTION

3 February 2026

BY CHRIS MINNS

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I formally move:

1. That this House express and place on record its deep regret in the loss to this State by the death, on 20 January 2026, of the former Governor of the State, Professor the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir, Dame of the Order of Australia and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

SPEECH

BY CHRIS MINNS

22 January 2026

Thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen, honoured guests, friends and most importantly, families.

The Book of Isaiah tells us that, “The people that walked in darkness have seen a brilliant light and on those who dwelt in a land of gloom, light has dawned.

BONDI CONDOLENCE MOTION

BY JO HAYLEN

22 December 2025

The peace and joy of a summer's evening at Bondi Beach was shattered on Sunday 14 December. In a senseless act of terror, a horrific antisemitic attack on our Jewish community, fifteen innocent lives were lost and injured dozens more.