Private Members’ Statements

While others are elsewhere singing the praises of Prince Charles it is a privilege for me to speak about the wonderful opportunities I had last week to attend events at…

I again draw the attention of the House to an incredibly significant Aboriginal site in my electorate known as the Butterfly Cave. The site has a history stretching back tens…

Today I pay tribute to the life of Jeff Maybury, Cessnock’s longest serving councillor and one of our true rough diamonds. Jeff Maybury was first elected to council in 1981…

Today I pay tribute to Uncle Les Elvin, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 16 August 2015, aged 77, not long after his seventy-seventh birthday. Uncle Les was an Aboriginal…

Three weekends ago Cessnock celebrated 100 years of rugby league at an event held at the Cessnock Rugby League Supporters Club, which is the largest club in my electorate. More…