In October last year Epping and North Epping came into the Berowra electorate.

I have been getting out into the community listening to residents and businesses, door knocking and meeting with the leaders of community organisations.

Traffic and parking come up again and again as the number one issue. The Epping bridge will make some improvement, but there are more fundamental problems in those suburbs.

Epping and North Epping residents talk to me about the frustration of being stuck in traffic, not being able to turn right out of the Northern side of Epping except through Essex Street, the challenges of Rawson Street and Carlingford Road and being unable to get a park in the town centre.

With construction well underway on multiple new apartment complexes—and the likelihood of more developments on the horizon—our roads are under increasing pressure.

Congestion is at breaking point. While there is agreement on the frustration there is no agreement on what the solution is. 

I am working closely with both Hornsby and Parramatta Councils as well as the State Member for Epping, Monica Tudehope MP, on solutions that will keep Epping moving.

The last comprehensive traffic study for the area was conducted in 2018—well before the significant population growth we are experiencing today. And no traffic study has been supported by both Hornsby and Parramatta Councils.

As Epping continues to evolve, it is critical that we have up-to-date data to inform smart, effective infrastructure planning.

I believe it is time for a new traffic study for Epping and North Epping to improve traffic flows and create more parking.

A study of this scale is essential to ensure that future developments as well as road and public transport upgrades meet the needs of our growing community.

 MY WORK IN PARLIAMENT

Last month, the Federal Parliament reconvened, potentially for the final session before the upcoming Federal Election.

I spoke about to the most pressing issues facing our community  – the rising cost of living, and home ownership.

Among other things I outlined the Coalition's plans to allow people to use up to $50,000 of their superannuation for a first home deposit, and called out the government for their lack of  action to address these challenges. You can read more about our policy further in this newsletter. 

I also raised the issue of the closure of Pennant Hills Post Office in the House of Representatives, expressing our collective disappointment and concern.

Additionally, I met with the Minister responsible to present our petition and advocate for the continuation of postal services in Pennant Hills.

 A HSC EVENT YOU WONT WANT TO MISS
 

I am hosting an information night for students in our electorate who are undertaking the HSC this year.
 

Date: Thursday, 3 April
Time: 6:00pm – 8.00pm
Location: Railway Room at the Caroline Chisholm Centre, Building 2, 423 Pennant Hills Road

The HSC is a challenging journey for our high school students, and this event will provide an opportunity to ask questions of a panel of speakers.

I hope that through a Q&A, students will have the chance to develop their study skills further and deepen their knowledge.  

Our panel of speakers, include: 

Eddie Woo
Famed teacher Eddie Woo teaches mathematics at Cherrybrook Technology High School. In 2018, he was named Australia’s Local Hero in the Australian of the Year Awards.

Ross Fox
Ross served as Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn from the end of 2016 to the beginning of 2025. In this role he had responsibility for a system of 56 Catholic schools across both ACT and NSW with over 22,000 students and more than 2,000 staff.

Virginia Ellis
The Head of Science at Barker College, Virginia is an experienced Science Educator with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Communication, Leadership, Biology, Science Education, Curriculum Development, coaching, mentoring and Community Engagement events and festivals. Strong research professional graduated from Macquarie University.

The panel will cover:

I welcome all year 11 and 12 students studying for the HSC and their families. You can register for the event here.
 

This response is completely unacceptable and I am calling on Australia Post to reconsider their decision. I will continue to fight for postal services in Pennant Hills.

For many families in Berowra, home ownership feels further out of reach than ever before. Rising house prices, increasing rents, and limited housing supply have made it difficult for first-home buyers and young families to stay in the area.

Parents worry as their children move away because they simply can’t afford to buy locally. I want Australian to own their own home. The Liberal Party has a plan to make homeownership achievable again. 

We will allow individuals to access up to $50,000 of their superannuation for a deposit, giving young people a much-needed boost towards purchasing their first home.

We will also pause foreign investors and temporary residents purchasing existing homes, which is currently crowding Australians out.

Our migration levels are also exceeding the rate at which new homes are being built. That is why we will reduce the migration intake by 25 per cent over the next two years – to allow housing supply to finally catch up with demand.

By implementing policies that reduce demand and provide targeted financial support, we can help families in Berowra secure a place to call their own. I want to ensure home ownership remains a reality for future generations in our community.