POLITICS
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
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PRIVATE DATA HANDED TO MINNS UNION MATES
The Minns Government forced its union access legislation through Parliament with minimal scrutiny, giving union officials far-reaching authority to enter workplaces and obtain access to internal digital systems including emails and confidential information of employees and contracts. These expanded powers raise serious concerns for privacy, commercial confidence, productivity and employment. Rather than strengthening workplace safety, the measures prioritise union interests over balanced and practical regulation.
The Coalition has committed to overturning these provisions if elected, and to re-establish a fair, proportionate and transparent framework for workplace health and safety laws
CONGRATULATIONS JACK IORI
I had the privilege of attending the unveiling the Jack Iori Grandstand at Kellyville Memorial Park, marking over six decades of his commitment to rugby league and grassroots sport across The Hills. Situated within the Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence precinct, the new grandstand serves as a permanent acknowledgement of his dedication to sport and his deep connection to the Hills community. This recognition is richly deserved and could not have gone to a more worthy recipient. VALE DAME MARIE BASHIR I acknowledge the passing of Dame Marie Bashir, who I personally knew for almost two decades and held her in the highest regard.
I met her in 2006 at the 125th anniversary of the Castle Hill Show, where she graciously agreed to open the event together with her mounted honour guard.
After my election to Parliament in 2007, I served on the Bicentenary Committee for Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Her patronage was vital to the success of the Bicentenary and reflected her deep respect for Macquarie’ s legacy – something that holds personal significance for myself.
Dame Marie Bashir served as Patron of the Scottish Australian Heritage Council Macquarie Dinners. In 2017, when I was the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, I was asked to present her with the Macquarie Medal. It was an incredible honour to present her with this award.
Dame Marie Bashir’ s legacy will continue as a distinguished public servant, leader in education and psychiatry, tireless mental health advocate, and a trailblazer as the first woman and first Australian of Lebanese descent to serve as Governor of NSW.
My deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.
Dame Marie Bashir
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Each year, the Australia Day Honours List recognises those who have served their community, their profession, or their country with distinction. This year, the Berowra electorate is home to several outstanding local recipients.
Jan Childs was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Berowra.
Her service reflects long-standing community work over many years. Through the Berowra Rotary Club, she helped lead the annual arts and crafts exhibition that celebrates local creativity and raises funds for good causes. She has also made significant contributions
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through guiding, including the Trefoil Guild and Girl Guides in Berowra.
Tony Morgan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, for service in insurance. Many in our area know Tony through the church communities in Hornsby. Professionally, his career has combined technical excellence, leadership and a commitment to training the next generation. He spent decades helping individuals and businesses recover after major loss. Within the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, he made an extraordinary contribution to professional standards and education, including the long-term development of the diploma of loss adjusting.
Tom Parker was awarded the Medal of
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the Order of Australia for his stewardship of one of Australia’ s most iconic sporting venues. For 20 years, Tom was head curator at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Maintaining a venue of that significance requires judgement, deep knowledge and uncompromising standards— and that is what Tom has always provided.
The late Stuart Pittendrigh was recognised for service to horticulture and landscape architecture. He was a leader in his field for decades, respected for his contributions to professional standards and education, and for major public projects, including Barangaroo Reserve.
Marilyn Chilvers was awarded the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to New South Wales in data research and analysis. Her career
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shows public service at its best: rigorous, evidence-based work to improve outcomes, strengthen evaluation, and inform better decisions in human services.
Finally, RAAF Air Commodore Kaarin Kooij received the CSC and Bar for outstanding devotion to duty as Director General of the Joint Transition Authority. Her work has focused on building a more responsive and integrated transition system for veterans and their families.
The service from these recipients have strengthened our community and our country.
If you know someone who should be recognised for their contributions, you can nominate them at https:// www. gg. gov. au / australian-honours-andawards
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