Ultimo Defend TAFE Forum

It was great to speak about the importance that a well-funded and publicly owned institution such as TAFE NSW plays in our state.

I was joined by Greens MLC and TAFE spokesperson Dawn Walker, who talked about her recent tour of regional and rural TAFE campuses across NSW and the threats they face.

Additionally, it was great to hear from Teachers Federation spokesperson Maxine Sharkey about her tireless advocacy for TAFE teachers and from Ultimo TAFE student, Matthew Thompson about the negative impact that the funding cuts are having on his ability to succeed in his studies.

You can be assured I'll continue to stand up for publicly owned and accessible education across both Balmain and the state.

Thanks to everyone who made the time to come along and if you'd like to get more involved in the campaign you can check out Dawn's site here.

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Matthew Thompson published this page in News 2017-09-22 14:03:30 +1000

FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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