Dominic and Helen Perrottet with their 5 children.
My name is Dominic Perrottet, and I am running as the Liberal Candidate for Epping.
I am currently the Treasurer of NSW, but my main role is as husband to Helen and father to our five children. My main duty in the morning is to make the kids lunches before they go to school. Another hat I wear with pride is that of a proud BBQ cook. I love to BBQ anything from steaks to pizzas, and it's a great way to get to spend time cooking with my wife and the kids.
I am involved in politics because I want to help turn NSW into the best place for families to live in and to thrive. I have always wanted to ensure that NSW is a better place, not just now, but into the future for our children.
My favourite spot is the Beecroft Shops, where I can quickly duck into grab a coffee, but also take my kids to go to the park near the station. It's also got a couple of great little shops, and restaurants where I can take my wife Helen on a date.
6. If elected, how would you address each of those 3 issues (both short term and long term)?
I will ensure that Epping continues to receive funding for infrastructure that will help the community deal with the growth in the area. As Treasurer, I will be able to deliver for Epping.
I have already secured the removal of demountable classrooms from Epping West Public School.
And the Liberal Government has committed to building a brand new school for the Epping community, on the old Epping TAFE site.
I also want to ensure that the area maintains its community feel, with a network of local schools, shops, and neighbourhoods.
I completely understand the increasing demand for before and after school care at primary schools in the area. That is why the NSW Liberals are already providing before and after school facilities in schools that are new or upgraded, creating over 50,000 additional before and after school places over the past four years.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals want to deliver a world-class public transport system. The North West Metro will open in mid-2019, after being promised and cancelled four times by the Labor Party. This will help alleviate the overcrowding on some of the bus services, where I know many mums travel on.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have also introduced on-demand bus services, with the Epping area being one of the first locations in the state. These have proven very popular among local residents, and I expect the services providers will add more capacity in the coming years.
The Liberals and Nationals have revealed a four point strategy that builds on recent legislation and strong penalties, to crack down on private certifiers. The four point plan to improve the certification industry includes the biggest compliance operation in the industry's history, a zero tolerance approach to dodgy certifiers, better protection for strata buildings and increased transparency.
I believe that the environment of our area is important to maintain, and this is why the NSW Liberals and Nationals are committed to planting 5 million trees by 2030, to ensure that Sydney maintains a proper canopy of trees, keeping temperatures lower. I will continue to ensure that the NSW Government invests in tree canopy in our area and maintain public space in the Epping community.