Bushcare Major Day Out 2016

Adjournment Speech House of Representatives Parliament House 12 September 2016 I rise to acknowledge in this parliament the hundreds of Bushcare volunteers who work across my electorate to protect our stunning local environment and care for our remnant urban bushland. The lower North Shore of Sydney is one of ... More

Local small businesses win national award

Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman, congratulated two local businesses that took out a national business award over the weekend. “By Dezign in Artarmon won the Home and Garden Improvement category, while Function Physio in Gladesville took out Physiotherapy category at the Small Business Champion Awards held ... More

Federal funding to support local community club

Lawn bowling veterans, social barefoot bowlers and families are set to benefit following the announcement today of funding for the Lane Cove Bowling and Recreation Club. Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman, said the federal government would provide $15,000 to contribute to the construction of a family-friendly ... More

Boost for local sporting groups with federal funding for lights at Bedlam Bay Oval

Local sporting groups in Gladesville and Hunters Hill have received a boost today with the announcement of funding to construct lights at Bedlam Bay Oval. Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman, said the federal government would provide $20,000 to contribute to the construction of four light towers and lighting. ... More

New school guide offers hundreds of programmes for young innovators

School students in North Sydney will have unprecedented access to more than 250 entrepreneurial, science, digital technology, engineering and mathematics programmes with the release of a new guide. SPI (STEM Programme Index) 2016 is effectively a one-stop catalogue of innovative initiatives provided by business, ... More

ANZAC day events across the North Sydney electorate

A century ago, the focus of the First World War turned to the Western Front. The battles and victories of this era helped define the War, and define early Australia. The soldiers of the Australian Army earned a reputation, which continues to this day, as a professional and formidable fighting force that works hard, ... More

Government confirms commitment to new park at Platypus

Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman, has welcomed confirmation that the federal government remains committed to creating a new park and public foreshore access at the former submarine base, HMAS Platypus on Neutral Bay. “Protecting our harbour foreshores is a priority for me and the $20 million commitment we ... More

First Speech in the House of Representatives

Today I made my First Speech in the House of Representatives and set out what I want to achieve in this Parliament. I want to be part of a Parliament that creates a more prosperous, fairer and sustainable Australia. I reaffirmed my pledge to work hard every day for the people in my electorate of North Sydney. My ... More

Defence White Paper secures future of Waterhen in Waverton

Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman MP, today welcomed the federal government’s Defence White Paper and its commitment to the future of HMAS Waterhen in Waverton. “The White Paper sets out the Turnbull government’s long-term plan to ensure Australia’s national security. Mr Zimmerman said the White ... More