This week, I went to Canberra to participate in the National Drug Summit. Here's 9 things I learned:

Despite naming his new cycling package that comes into effect today “Go Together,” the Roads Minister Duncan Gay has opened a new battle in the phoney war between cyclists and motorists.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, today slammed the Government’s decision to grant planning approval for the M4 East Westconnex project, ignoring strong and clear community opposition.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, today condemned Premier Baird’s announcement that his Government is forcing local councils to amalgamate.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, is proud to announce the recipients of Community Building Partnership grants in 2015.

The Baird Government’s rezoning plans for the Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor threaten an architecturally renowned, award-winning house in Marrickville, says Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, welcomed Marrickville Council’s decision to install a pedestrian crossing on The Boulevarde between Lewisham Public School and Christian Brothers High School.

Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, called on Roads and Maritime Services to stop stalling and negotiate with homeowners over the valuations for their compulsorily acquired properties in the lead up to Christmas.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, today congratulated Marrickville Council on plans for a raised shared zone between Petersham and Marrickville Roads in Marrickville and to close the street once a month during daylight-savings hours to promote night-time dining and entertainment.

Jo Haylen MP, the Member for Summer Hill, today called on the Roads Minister to explain yet another cost blowout for the Westconnex Project from an initial $10 billion in 2012 to $16.8 billion.