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Northbridge
Service Above Self
We meet Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Northbridge Golf Club
Sailors Bay Road,
Northbridge, NSW  2063
Australia
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Next Meeting – 29nd August 2017
Attendance desk:
John Garrett & Alan Hession    Reserves: (John Garrett & Alan Hession)
Set up & pack up:
Peter Grinter & Ranald Stewart    Reserves: (Peter Grinter & Ranald Stewart)
Speakers & topic:
Trent Zimmerman MP, Member for North Sydney
Reflections of a new MP – the challenges facing our democracy
Rotary Club Meeting 22nd August 2017

Welcome

President Derek welcomed all members and guests Trent Zimmerman MP, Mike Dureau, Jo Cocks, Penny Lye, Chris Sullivan, Jan Duggin and Marillyn Stewart.
 
Toast
PP John Turner proposed a toast to the Rotary Club of Rondesbosch in Capetown, South Africa. He summarised the projects and activities of the club.
 
Announcements
President Derek announced that District Governor Peter Ward would visit the club on September 5 and each club committee chair would be asked to give a 3 minute summary of activities.
 
Ian Burnet reported on the RAM Conference he recently attended which covered progress in fighting malaria in PNG, the Solomons and East Timor.
 
Sally O’Neill said she is looking for two more people for the netball barbecues on August 26 and additional hands for the Bridge Day on August 31. She has 21 tables booked at the Bridge Day.

Guest Speaker - Trent Zimmerman MP, Federal Member for North Sydney

 
Malcolm Lye introduced the guest speaker, Trent Zimmerman MP, Federal Member for North Sydney. He summarised Trent’s career as an adviser to several politicians, including former Treasurer Joe Hockey, and his roles with the Liberal Party. He noted that Trent is an active member of Rotary Club of North Sydney Sunrise.
 
Trent spoke on two subjects – his life in the past 18 months as a new MP and the challenges facing Australia. He said “nothing had prepared me for life as an elected politician”: the lack of anonymity; busy Committee work; communications with Ministers, Party Room, colleagues and Opposition members; and time spent in the electorate.
 
Trent is optimistic about Australia’s future because of its stability and security, diversity and high living standards. He sees four main challenges:
 
Competitiveness of Australia’s industries. He expects Australia’s main growth to be in service industries and agriculture and sees a need for lower company taxes and more Free Trade Agreements.
 
Maintaining health care and pensions for Australia’s ageing population.
 
The increasing costs of energy as Australia tries to combat climate change. He sees “technology as our friend”, with solar costs reducing and providing secure affordable energy.
 
The growth of our cities. Sydney will have 8 million population in 20 years and long term planning for infrastructure will be critical.
 
Trent answered questions on the adversarial nature of politics, energy, Liberal Party pre-selection processes, transport issues, the plebiscite for same sex marriage and his own priorities.
 
PP John Bolton gave the vote of thanks, saying that Trent had provided insights into his life in Canberra and on the challenges ahead for Australia.
 
Sergeant PP John Turner extracted cash from members. PP Paul Sullivan successfully auctioned a rare bottle of Riesling.
Speakers
Aug 29, 2017
TBA
Sep 05, 2017
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