The state electorate of Cronulla is the birthplace of modern Australia, containing the Kurnell site where Captain James Cook first set foot on Australian soil in 1770 and where the first recorded contact on the east coast between Europeans and Indigenous custodians occurred.
Cronulla is a modern and diverse community where residents enjoy a great lifestyle and excellent schools, community facilities and shops, all within close proximity to Sydney’s best beaches.
The Cronulla electorate was created in 1959. Its previous members have been Ian Griffith (Liberal 1959-1978), Michael Egan (Labor 1978-1984) and Malcolm Kerr (Liberal 1984-2011). It currently covers an area of 65 square kilometres. The electorate includes Burraneer, Caringbah South, Cronulla, Dolans Bay, Grays Point, Greenhills Beach, Gymea Bay, Kurnell, Lilli Pilli, Port Hacking, Woolooware and Yowie Bay. It also covers parts of Caringbah, Gymea, Kirrawee and Miranda.
The electorate is surrounded by water on three sides, with Sydney’s most beautiful beaches to the east, waterways to the north and south, and the world’s second oldest national park across Port Hacking. The electorate is on lands inhabited by the Dharawal Aboriginal people, one of the world’s ancient continuing cultures, who were custodians for over 40,000 years prior to European settlement.
“Cronulla” comes from the Aboriginal word “Kurranulla” meaning the place of the pink sea shell. With some of the most spectacular natural beauty, the Cronulla electorate is rich with indigenous and European heritage.
The Illawarra railway line to Sutherland was opened in 1885 and the Cronulla-Sutherland railway was opened on 16 December 1939. With improved transportation links, Cronulla started to transform from a small coastal, mainly rural community to a suburban part of Sydney.
The 1950s and 1960s saw immense growth in population with the Sutherland Shire District Hospital (now Sutherland Hospital) opening in 1958 to serve the growing needs of the community.
The beautiful beaches of Cronulla, including Cronulla, North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda, stretch along the magnificent Bate Bay and attract many people to the electorate. Many dedicated surf club volunteers patrol these beaches to make them safe for residents and visitors alike.
Growth over the last six decades has placed pressure on services and infrastructure. It is my aim as your local member to fight for a fair share of funding for services such as roads, trains, roads, police and hospitals, so we can continue to enjoy a great quality of life.
🇦🇺Wishing all our athletes in the Australian Olympic Team in Paris the very best of luck, including 7 living in the Cronulla electorate. ... See MoreSee Less
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What is your transport policy? The current government has proposed nothing since winning government, only completing what the previous Berejiklan government started
Over the past days, we’ve seen a series of damning revelations about the construction union (the CFMEU), including direct threats from the NSW Secretary to expose the contents of secret meetings with Labor Ministers, MPs, and public servants. These revelations highlight a serious issue of transparency and accountability within the current government.
The Premier has consistently refused to take decisive action:
❌ Refusal to return donations from the CFMEU’s tainted money.
❌Allowing his MPs to remain members of the CFMEU.
❌Refusal to establish a Royal Commission to thoroughly investigate the scandal and hold those involved accountable.
❌Failure to refer the threats and allegations involving the CFMEU to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
The Opposition will keep pushing for transparency and integrity on these matters. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please start announcing transport projects. Labor hasn't made any attempt to propose, plan and build any new metro or light lines since coming into power. We need at least an extension of the Eastern Suburbs Railway to Bondi Beach and light rail down Parramatta Rd
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Maybe look at corruption at testsafe ask sophie plumber running his business onsite,Icac alert
Mark Speakman Fight hard against the "equality" bill. Thank you.
A very warm welcome to new lead pastor Rev Ian Altman at Caringbah Baptist Church last night. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌞 Good Afternoon, 😊 Congratulations, 🙏 HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #GreAt_PhOtOs, 👍 #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR👏
The government and opposition must resist NIMBY pressure and extend the rail to Bondi Beach. Improved public transport will reduce traffic congestion, boost local businesses, and provide better access for all. Prioritizing the greater good over local objections ensures a vibrant, connected community benefiting everyone.
Dominic Perrottet has left an indelible mark on our State.
His retirement marks the end of a political career defined by visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the people of NSW. Dom’s contributions to financial management, transformational infrastructure and family support have set a high standard for future leaders.
I thank Dom for his tireless service and wish him all the best with his new role. I also wish Helen, Charlotte, Annabelle, Amelia, Harriet, Beatrice, William and Celeste all the best as they adjust to Dom and life after politics! ... See MoreSee Less
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You did a great job and congratulations on your new exciting job with BHP, I'm sure it will be much happier than in politics.
Mark Speakman please pass on our best wishes.
Dom will certainly be missed👍👍
The government must resist NIMBY pressure and extend the rail to Bondi Beach. Improved public transport will reduce traffic congestion, boost local businesses, and provide better access for all. Prioritizing the greater good over local objections ensures a vibrant, connected community benefiting everyone.
Definitely a negative mark on each of his electorates he managed and the state in general. Mark come to Epping to see how badly a suburb can be destroyed by incompetent members. Especially one who has been missing in action since the last election.
So please Mark …. Start making your voice heard …. You have so much to fire at Chris Minns we hear nothing from you on the news, we don’t vote labour and we deserve a much better governing state govt not one that is tied in with CFMEU , thank you cheers 🍻
Mark Speakman the NSW “equality” bill is dangerous in its entirety. We don’t need this legislation ever in Australia. Please form a great resistance and rejection of it. Thank you.
He didnt do much for his hawkesbury area when a member for them.still waiting for Pitt Town by pass.not mych done when your member does not live in the electorate.plus tax payers have to pay for another by election.2nd liberal to cut loose in a month
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Today we gathered at the Cenotaph in Martin Place for the inaugural Middle East Area of Operation Commemoration, hosted by RSL NSW, honouring those who served this century in the Middle East.
Lest we forget. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lest we Forget !
Lest We Forget !
"The Australian Government is a corporate Government entity (post 1973)" NOT a dejure office of parliament of Australia . www.commonwealthnational.com.au
The NSW Opposition supports the Government’s decision to extend retail trading restrictions to cover all ANZAC Day, to give the service and sacrifices of veterans are appropriate recognition and honour, and to enable people to participate in commemorative services throughout the day.
RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge, shadow veterans minister Robyn Preston MP and I chatted about this today. ... See MoreSee Less
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I agree , let’s show respect for those who made sacrifices for us . They should be honoured , it’s a Day of remembering .