Parramatta Chamber Lobbying for our Community

In the lead up to the forthcoming State election the Parramatta Chamber has been busy making clear to the candidates what is needed in Parramatta and its surrounding communities. Both parties have made approaches to the Chamber for assistance in understanding our region and its needs, as the gateway to the powerful Western Sydney economy.

Already the Chamber Executive has had meetings with the opposition leader Barry O'Farrell, Michael Gallacher (Shadow Police Minister) and the NSW Communities Department which incorporates the Office of Western Sydney. 

The Chamber has been honored by the invitation to me as Chamber President to participate as a panelist in the crucial Economic Forum -Parramatta the Next CBD - to be held on 8th March.

This event will feature presentations from the Premier of NSW the Hon. Kristina Keneally and the Leader of the opposition Mr Barry O'Farrell. At the same event, the Hon. Anthony Albanese will detail the Commonwealth's vision for Parramatta as a Major City and plans for supporting the expansion of the Greater West with relevant transport projects, governance reform and social infrastructure funding.

These meetings and presentations are more than just electioneering; they provide both parties with the opportunity for fine tuning their general policies to meet the real needs of the area and to make real progress. It doesn't end on Election Day; that's really when it starts again. Government continues whatever the outcome and the Chamber will continue its lobbying and support for projects that benefit our community.