Speeches

From all my conversations with taxi plate owners and taxi drivers, it is crystal clear that they are heartbroken and angry after having been let down time and again by this Liberal-Nationals Government. Taxi plate owners and their families have been waiting on this bill for more than seven years—the equivalent of nearly two parliamentary terms in New South Wales—because this Government would not do right by them.

I am pleased to recognise the Inner West Icons podcast: an informative and creative project that celebrates the local history and stories of our vibrant community.

With five AFL Women's games hosted at Marrickville's Henson Park, the real winners of this season were all the football lovers around the Inner West.

Congratulations to Dulwich High School student, Kathy Nguyen, for receiving a 2022 International Student of the Year Award!

I would like to express my gratitude for the hard work of the teachers at our local independent schools.

Following another incredible award season, One Penny Red and Vernon's Bar remain the pride of Summer Hill's food and nightlife culture.

Poets at the Petersham Bowlo is a monthly gathering of the Inner West's finest spoken word and performance artists.

This year was the eighty-second anniversary of Oxi Day, and the Inner West Council held its annual commemorations in Marrickville, which is home to a thriving Greek-Australian community.

I am deeply saddened by the recent loss of Chrys Meader, a truly exceptional voice in our inner west community. Chrys passed away peacefully last week, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.

The bill finally begins to clean up the anti-competitive deal that was done by the Liberals that gave Port Botany and Port Kembla a virtual monopoly over the New South Wales container trade.