Speeches

Tom McDonald is a champion for young people in Marrickville, assisting vulnerable young people in our education system for the past 10 years at Marrickville Youth Resource Centre.

With kids across the inner west itching to get back out onto the field during the pandemic, these grants will go a long way to help out clubs that are doing it tough.

I congratulate local legend Peggy Lane on being awarded one of two 2020 Inner West Senior Citizen of the Year Awards.

As we work to rebuild our economy in the wake of the virus, a comprehensive upgrade will give the local economy a desperately needed injection of jobs and cash.

Both renters and landlords have been pushed to the precipice by Covid-19 and unfortunately, the response from the Government is a case of too little, too late. 

Awarding an Order of Australia to so-called "men's rights" activist Bettina Arndt in recognition of her "significant service to the community as a social commentator, and to gender equity through advocacy for men" should be seen for what it is: a slap in the face for the countless victims of sexual assault and family violence in our community.

Cheree Toka is a proud Kamilaroi woman and activist who has campaigned for years to have the Aboriginal flag flown permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Department of Education's tender processes unfairly privilege private operators over community and council‑run services. We cannot let private interests creep into our playgrounds.

The War on Compassion highlights Reverend Bill Crew's generosity of spirit, and years of campaigning for greater support for those experiencing homelessness and addiction.

A notice of motion condemning the decision by the Government to rip up Richard Murden Netball Courts, Haberfield.