Opinion pieces

HUNTER HEALTH CHECK SHOWS IMPROVEMENT, BUT MORE TO DO

January 16, 2025

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Thursday, 16 November 2025. When it comes to affordable and accessible healthcare in our region, I am proud of the progress that’s been made under the Albanese Government.

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SALUTING FRANK JARRETT AND ALL THOSE IN 'NEWCASTLE'S OWN'

November 09, 2024

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Saturday, 9 November 2024. With the bulk of its recruits drawn from our region, the 35th became known as 'Newcastle's Own', and on Remembrance Day my thoughts will turn to them, and their courage, service and sacrifice in some of the most brutal battles on the Western Front.

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TAKING PRESSURE OFF AUSTRALIANS THE PRIORITY FOR 2024

January 31, 2024

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. The Albanese Government's number one priority this year continues to be taking pressure off Australians.

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HORRORS AND SACRIFICES OF PAST ARE FAR FROM FADED MEMORIES

November 11, 2023

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Saturday, 11 November 2023 marking Remembrance Day

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NATION'S YEAR OF CHANGE UNDER ALBANESE

May 20, 2023

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Saturday, 20 May 2023 marking the one-year anniversary of the election of the Albanese Labor Government.

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ORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE - ANZAC DAY 2023

April 25, 2023

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. Anzac Day is an opportunity to share the stories of ordinary local people who have done extraordinary things.

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