Macquarie Street Matters with Alister Henskens SC MP

Alister Henskens
  • 0.0 (0)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Alister Henskens SC MP sits down and discusses key themes in NSW Politics. During sitting weeks, he reviews the Bills introduced in Parliament, key debates that were had and "D'oh" moments - or embarrassing fail. In non-sitting weeks, he will discuss a policy area that is relevant to the community. The goal is to make NSW politics accessible and interesting for the community. Make sure you share it with your friends and thanks for listening!

  1. 11/07/2024

    #38 Alister Henskens: Equality Bill, By-Elections & the Bromance

    On this week's episode of Macquarie Street Matters, Alister discusses the Equality Bill which passed NSW Parliament recently. He also dives into the recent announcement that 80 TAFE jobs will be cut, and more jobs will be lost at Service NSW. And is the bromance over between Albo and Chris Minns?

    32 min
  2. #37 Alister Henskens and the Hon. Dominic Perrottet: the Personal & the Politics - Introduction to NSW Politics, Religion, the Media and Moving to America

    09/12/2024

    #37 Alister Henskens and the Hon. Dominic Perrottet: the Personal & the Politics - Introduction to NSW Politics, Religion, the Media and Moving to America

    On Part 2 of this series with the 46th Premier of NSW Dominic Perrottet, Dom and Alister explore the personal and the politics. They discuss Dom's introduction to NSW politics, his religion, the media and his move to America.

    17 min
  3. #36 Alister Henskens and the Hon. Dominic Perrottet Part 1: 46th Premier of NSW, Policy, Stamp Duty, Kids Future Fund, Active Kids Vouchers

    09/05/2024

    #36 Alister Henskens and the Hon. Dominic Perrottet Part 1: 46th Premier of NSW, Policy, Stamp Duty, Kids Future Fund, Active Kids Vouchers

    On this week's episode of Macquarie Street Matters, Alister is joined by the former Premier of NSW the Hon. Dominic Perrottet. In Part 1 of this 2 part series with Dom, they explore Dom's proudest moments as the State's Treasurer and Premier, his collaborative work with other state Treasurer's, his passion for funding palliative care, transforming Service NSW, Active and Creative Kids Vouchers, and the Kids Future Fund. Tune in next week for Part 2 with Dominic Perrottet.

    39 min

  4. 06/28/2024

    #35 Alister Henskens and the Hon. Damien Tudehope MLC: 2024-25 Budget Breakdown

    On this week's episode, Alister sits down with the Shadow Treasurer the Honourable Damien Tudehope MLC to break down the Minns Labor Government's 2024-25 NSW Budget. This budget provides no cost-of-living relief to NSW families during this economically challenging time and cuts funding from health, education and other frontline services and infrastructure.

    22 min

  5. 06/13/2024

    #34 Alister Henskens: Knife & Bail Laws Pass Parliament, Diary Disclosures & the Upcoming Budget

    On this week's episode, Alister discusses the recent knife and bail laws that passed through the NSW Parliament following pressure from the NSW Opposition. He also dives into legislation proposed regarding ministerial diary disclosures. With the upcoming NSW Budget set to be handed down, Alister discusses how our State is already suffering as a result of cuts.

    31 min

  6. 05/28/2024

    #33 Alister Henskens: Jack's Laws, Knife Crime & a Remarkable Backflip by the Minns Labor Government

    In this week's episode, Alister discusses the Opposition's push to have stronger laws for knife related crime in New South Wales, similar to Jack's Law in Queensland. Alister reveals the details of the Minns Labor Government's slow response to the Opposition's push and Chris Minns' decision to delay getting these laws passed through Parliament. The Minns Labor Government has done a remarkable backflip and has finally increased the number of sitting days for the Parliamentary sitting year.

    20 min

  7. 05/21/2024

    #32 Alister Henskens: Domestic Violence, Bail Reform & Electronic Monitoring

    On this week's episode of Macquarie Street Matters, I discuss the issues surrounding bail, domestic violence and electronic monitoring, the Opposition's attempt to urgently progress in Parliament either its own or the Government's bail laws so as to protect women's safety. I unpack the last sitting fortnight in the NSW Parliament and the overdue sacking of left wing Labor MLC Anthony D'Adam. Family and Domestic Violence Support Services 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Lifeline 131 114 MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 DV Connect Women's Line 1800 811 811 13YARN 13 92 76

    33 min

  8. 05/01/2024

    #31 Alister Henskens and Robyn Preston MP: Hawkesbury, Warragamba Dam & St John of God Hospital

    On this week's episode of Macquarie Street Matters, Alister speaks to the Member for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston. Robyn is the former deputy mayor of The Hills Shire Council and is a mother of two. In this episode, they discuss the recent floods in the Hawkesbury region, the Warragamba Dam and the St John of God Hospital.

    21 min
See All (37)

About

Alister Henskens SC MP sits down and discusses key themes in NSW Politics. During sitting weeks, he reviews the Bills introduced in Parliament, key debates that were had and "D'oh" moments - or embarrassing fail. In non-sitting weeks, he will discuss a policy area that is relevant to the community. The goal is to make NSW politics accessible and interesting for the community. Make sure you share it with your friends and thanks for listening!

Information