A New Drugs Policy
Let’s make good evidence based public policy and once again make NSW a world leader when it comes to harm minimisation.
Read moreWestConnex: proposed hospital site to become pollution stack, leaving doctors confused
The Sydney Morning Herald, July 22, 2015
It is an old car yard that has been approved to be turned into a hospital – but is destined to become a pollution stack.
Read moreWestConnex ventilation stack will increase asthma problems says MP Jo Haylen
The Sydney Morning Herald, August 23, 2015
Families and schools close to a planned WestConnex exhaust stack believe pollution from the tunnel will exacerbate the already high prevalence of chronic circulatory and respiratory conditions in the area.
Read moreNational Asbestos Awareness Month
Together, we can truly make asbestos a thing of the past.
Read moreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
This October I join thousands of Australians in paying my respects to the women we have lost and saluting the courageous women who have been diagnosed. Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the thousands of Pink Ribbon breakfasts happening across the country show that the community stands with you and we will continue to fight to find a cure.
Read moreA time to acknowledge and remember women affected by breast cancer
Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, will host a breakfast next Monday to acknowledge and remember women affected by breast cancer, with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Read moreWestconnex: Health risks of increasing concern to inner-west families
Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill has called on the Baird Liberal Government to immediately stop plans for a tunnel exhaust stack close to schools, child care centres and nursing homes in Haberfield and Ashfield.
Read moreWorkers Comp and the Dust Diseases Board
The right to work safely is one of the principal rights we expect as Australians. Whether we work in mines, construction sites, hospitals, schools or offices, we all rightly expect to be safe in our day-to-day work. Thankfully, the vast majority of us get through every day—working hard to provide for ourselves and our families—without incident, and return home safely.
Read moreHaylen welcomes parking permit scheme for care workers
Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, welcomes the commencement of a new dedicated parking permit scheme for care workers assisting elderly and disabled residents.
Read moreSurplus over safety: Still no commitment to stack filtration
Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen has condemned the Baird Government’s refusal to filter the exhaust stacks for the M4 Tunnel in the face of reports of a $2.1 billion surplus in today’s budget.
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