Early Days

The first 100 days of a new government usually tell us what we're going to get. The core "promises" are either addressed or put off in this period and things that are put off often used as "promises" at the next election. NSW has a new government and the new Premier's words on the first 100 days are encouraging.

The incoming Premier has earmarked transport as a focus in the opening days of his government. Transport is a major issue for Parramatta and its surrounding areas. There are others too, but transport is probably the most critical and the most difficult.

That a fledgling government has vowed to tackle transport head on immediately augurs well. What remains now is for us to watch closely how the government handles the multiplicity of issues under the general heading "transport".

The Chamber will certainly monitor the government's performance on all its electioneering promises. More importantly, the Chamber stands ready to be of assistance to the government on all aspects of policy and activity that affect Parramatta.

The Chamber has a good record in working with all levels of government and will play its part in assisting the new Premier and his ministers to carry out the plans for which they have received a mandate from the people.