Thank you to the people of Manly for a great election result. It’s a great honour to be re-elected with 55% of the final 2CP vote. Voters always get it right, and again have backed a community candidate. Since the election I have hit the ground running.
WOTSO
On the 24th of April I opened the new WOTSO co-working location at the secluded North Head Sanctuary, this space will be fantastic for small businesses and start-ups looking for a place to work out of.
Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice
I received a heart-warming letter from the mother of a young person who has commenced their stay at Australia’s first Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice. This fantastic facility on the old Manly Hospital site will provide much needed care and respite for families and young people with a life-limiting illness – a place the community should be very proud of.
ANZAC Day
One of the greatest honours of being an MP is attending ANZAC day ceremonies. This year I attended the Dee Why dawn service and spoke at the Harbord Diggers service. I spoke about Private Albert Knight an Aboriginal Man who fought in World War one and highlighted how Private Knight served his country even though he was not recognised by Australia as a citizen.
What I’ll be working on
This upcoming term I will fight to ensure that the Manly Electorate receives a fair go from the Labor government, top of the list:
- The introduction of the $50 weekly Opal cap to the Manly Fast Ferry
- Ensure the wharf three upgrade goes ahead
- Make sure the Balgowlah Boys upgrade happens
- Ensure the knock down of the old aquarium site
I look forward to working hard on behalf of our community and again, thank you for re-electing me for the third time.
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