Greens MP Jamie Parker MP has condemned Premier O’Farrell for misleading the NSW Parliament by referring to asylum seekers as illegal.

Leichhardt and the Balmain peninsula remain at risk after Leichhardt fire station was forced to close temporarily on Friday due to staff shortages.

Over 100 people braved the rain to rally in support of the return of mental health services to Callan Park and to call on the NSW government to implement the Master Plan. 

Greens MP Jamie Parker spoke in the NSW Parliament, calling on the Federal government to end discrimination and allow for marriage equality.

Greens MP Jamie Parker has welcomed the announcement of the suspension of hunting in national parks however said it does not go far enough.

Greens MP Jamie Parker today joined the Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian to open the new accessible Balmain Thames Street Ferry Wharf.

 “This new Balmain wharf is an important part of making Sydney’s public transport accessible for everyone, including those who are elderly or who use mobility aids,” Greens MP Jamie Parker said.

Community support can save live music at the Annandale Hotel, State MP Jamie Parker said following a meeting with the receivers in which he discussed an action plan to save the venue.

"Our petition let the receivers know loud and clear the huge level of community support to retain live music at the Annandale,” Mr Parker said.

A report by Transport for NSW and Roads and Maritime Services has rejected traffic modelling submitted by the developer of the former Balmain Tigers site, casting further doubt over plans for the mega development.

A report by Transport for NSW and Roads and Maritime Services has rejected traffic modelling submitted by the developer of the former Balmain Tigers site, casting further doubt over plans for the mega development.

"This report reveals either gross incompetence or blatant dishonesty - the whole project rests on the traffic impacts and now the report has been completely discredited," Greens MP Jamie Parker said. 

Greens MP Jamie Parker has confirmed with the receivers of the Annandale Hotel that live music will continue at the venue, subject to the constraints of receivership.

 "It is a delicate time for the Annandale Hotel as the receivers determine the future of the Hotel including a possible sale. We still have a long way to go and I'm committed to fighting to keep live music at the Annandale for the long term," Mr Parker said.

Over 300 people have signed on to support keeping live music at the iconic Annandale Hotel for the long term. The petition, started by Greens MP Jamie Parker and Leichhardt Councillor for Annandale Daniel Kogoy, calls on the receivers to do everything possible to save the hotel from developers. 

The NSW Department of Education is failing to provide the correct information to preschools and parents which would allow them to participate in a Federal government benefit scheme, meaning parents are potentially losing thousands of dollars in benefits.