Speeches

 I thank the many volunteers and staff from the Marrickville and Ashfield SES units, who, along with many others, gave up their time, left their families and headed north to help in the preparation and response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Joy Lewis, a much-loved member of Marrickville Heritage Society. 

The recent passing of Mr John Butcher is a monumental loss for our community.  

Congratulations and thank you to Mayor Darcy Byrne, General Manager Peter Gainsford and all the team at Inner West Council for putting on such fantastic celebrations of the Lunar New Year.

I would like to congratulate Rosemary King, a resident in my electorate of Summer Hill, for being a finalist in the 2024 Westfield Local Hero Burwood awards.

 I recognise the incredible and tireless advocacy of the many locals and community groups who have fought for years for an upgrade to Canterbury Hospital.

Congratulations to Mr Peter Gainsford, General Manger at Inner West Council, on receiving the Public Service Medal in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.

Congratulations to SES Ashfield-Leichhardt Unit Commander Inspector Sharon Buckley, on receiving the Order of Australia medal in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.

Congratulations to Baba's Place in Marrickville for receiving the Bill Granger Trailblazer Award at the 2024 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards.

Congratulations to Ona in Marrickville on winning the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2024 Cafe of the Year award.