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Wishing you a very Happy New Year !

with Julian Leeser MP
I hope you all have had a nice Christmas and a restful break with the opportunity to spend time with family and friends .
Over the past year , as your local Member of Parliament , I have been busy representing our community ’ s interests – both here in Berowra and also when Parliament has been meeting in Canberra . I have been to many local sporting events ; I ’ ve witnessed some excellent plays across the community ; I ’ ve attended many local events ; and I ’ ve seen up close the
dedication of local volunteers across the community .
It has been a special pleasure to have attended almost two dozen school presentation days over the last few weeks and to have presented awards to many young local students .
On top of that we had State by-election , Berowra underwent boundary changes , I had a smart phone detox and I convened a graffiti busting army to tackle graffiti in our area . With my Parliamentary colleagues , I ’ ve been raising awareness of the work our local community has been doing . I ’ ve
also been dedicating time to honouring local sporting champions – focusing on remarkable individuals who have dedicated so much to our community , along with speaking up to demand better services for Berowra .
I ’ m so pleased to have seen new and improved telco to our area due to my advocacy and our community ’ s hard work . I ’ ve also been advocating for our community on important issues like housing and the cost of living .
Looking at the year ahead , we ’ ll have a federal election at some point within the
next six months . As I always have been , I ’ ll keep fighting for our community . One of my priorities will be championing funding for a range of local community projects . These include upgrades to sporting pavilions , new bathrooms for scouting groups , upgrades to disability service providers ’ facilities , new community facilities , support for local schools and volunteer organisations .
Please stop to have a chat when you see me out and about – I ’ d love to hear from you about anything you ’ d like me to work on as your local representative .

Ray Williams MP

Member for Kellyville
Suite 202 , 10-14 Market Lane , Rouse Hill NSW 2155 8882-9555 kellyville @ parliament . nsw . gov . au www . raywilliamsmp . com . au
As your State MP , I am here to :
• Help you with any State matters .
• Provide Justice of the Peace services .
• Arrange congratulatory messages .
• Assist in accessing NSW Government services , assistance or grants .
Authorised by Ray Williams MP . Funded using Parliamentary Entitlements .

Happy New Year Kellyville !

with Ray Williams MP
The start of each New Year is a hopeful time . We have said goodbye to the year that was and welcomed the beginning of another . While 2024 was difficult for many across our electorate , we must now look forward to the brighter days ahead of us . This Hills has an incredibly unique sense of community , and together we protect the sanctity of our family , friends
and community and continue to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle that makes our area so amazing to live in . So Happy New Year Kellyville ! Wishing you a happy , safe and healthy 2025 . JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICES Since COVID-19 , many JP services have ceased . Should you require a JP Service , please visit my office at Rouse Hill Town Centre where all of my staff are JPs and can help you Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
( closed between 1pm-2pm ). Alternately , you can search for a JP in the area that you need is by using the website www . dcj . nsw . gov . au . Just enter the postcode you need , and you will be provided with a list of JPs to choose from . AUSTRALIA DAY January 26th is our nation ’ s national day . It ’ s a day for everyone , not matter what nationality , to celebrate what ’ s great about our country . Australia Day is a favourite
of mine , as we see the Aussie spirit , the larrikinism , and the comradery alive and well . Don ’ t let this day of celebration go to waste !
Join your family , friends and neighbours for a morning flag raising ceremony , or head off to the Australia Day event hosted by The Hills Shire Council at Bella Vista Farm . Wear your Aussie flag shirt , your green and gold cap , and enjoy this wonderful annual day of celebration .
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