On behalf of the Newtown electorate, I acknowledge the Australian women's football team, the Matildas, who have made it through to the next stage of the FIFA Women's World Cup after a resounding victory against Canada, the Olympic champions, and finishing first in their group. Countless Newtown residents have been proudly striding down King Street in a gold Sam Kerr or Ellie Carpenter jumper. It is wonderful to see such talented women hold a central space in the Australian zeitgeist, becoming strong role models for younger generations—the way women like Cathy Freeman were for others. Some 4.7 million people tuned in for Monday's game—more than for the Ashes—conclusively smashing any negative myths about public enthusiasm for women's sport. With one of the highest numbers of queer players in the tournament, the Matildas are also powerful leaders and role models for the queer community. I commend their championing of equal pay and conditions in sport, including using their platform to call out sexist discrepancies in prize money and raising awareness about women athletes' pay in Australia and abroad.
Together with Greens Councillor on City of Sydney Council, Sylvie Ellsmore, we have identified several major issues with the plans to rezone public housing at Explorer Street and Aurora Place in Eveleigh. In addition to strongly objecting to the central premise that the only way to build new social housing is by demolishing existing public homes, we are deeply concerned by the impact a rezoning would have on the community at Explorer Street, many of whom have lived there for nearly thirty years. We also have serious concerns about the lack of appropriate accommodation for residents who are relocated, the uncertainty around a right of return for residents wo are displaced, and the flawed community engagement process undertaken to date. Read the full joint submission here.
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