“I’m out across the state listening to the concerns of residents and communities, campaigning for Labor policies and holding the NSW Liberal National Government to account.” – Adam Searle MLC
Speaking to media: the NSW Legislative Council passes a Bill calling for the NSW Government to use at least 90% Australian steel in all projects by and for State and Local Government agencies.
Adam Searle with Labor Leader Luke Foley and Shadow Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe at a community meeting in Breeza to hear from local property owners, farmers, community stakeholders and representatives of the local Indigenous community about the damaging effect the open cut mine will have on the Liverpool Plains.
Doorknocking in the Wollongong electorate with Labor MP Paul Scully.
Adam Searle, Prue Car and Walt Secord at Labor’s National Conference
Adam announces Labor’s coal seam gas policy for the Central Coast, with Kathy Smith, Linda Burney and Geoff Sundstrom.
NSW Labor fringe event on small business with Tony Burke MP and Chris Bowen MP.
Sydney May Day rally
Marking the upgrade of the GWH to two lanes each way from Glenbrook to Katoomba
Out the front of Parliament House with Penny Sharpe MLC – standing with the Knitting Nannas and recommitting NSW Labor to putting the safety of our precious land and water ahead of coal seam gas. NSW Labor opposes the Santos Narrabri CSG proposal. November 2018
Supporting Bernard Fitzsimon at the 2016 Orange by-election.
With Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Mick Veitch MLC and Ballina Labor’s Asren Pugh – meeting with Ballina Fishermen’s Co-operative and local fishers to discuss the negative impacts of Liberal-National parties’ Commercial Fishing reforms on the industry.
In Coonamble (Barwon) listening to local farmers and residents about the proposed Santos Narrabri CSG project near the Pillaga Forest and the associated Western Slopes pipeline which will negatively impact local communities.
Adam with Country Labor’s David Ewings, talking with local residents about their skyrocketing electricity bills. The Liberals and Nationals have done everything to make household and small business power bills as expensive as possible. The only winners from privatisation and deregulation are the big power companies. Only Labor has a positive plan to make energy affordable and secure: https://adamsearle.org/hot-topics/rising-power-prices/
Supporting Blue Mountains MP, Trish Doyle
In Lismore to announce Labor will repeal the Baird Government’s undemocratic anti-protest laws -with NSW Labor leader Luke Foley, Justine Elliott MP and Labor’s Janelle Saffin.
Royal Botanic Gardens for the Lysicrates Prize 2016, showcasing the work of emerging Australian playwrights.
Adam Searle with Labor Leader Luke Foley and Shadow Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe, meeting with local property owners and farmers on the Liverpool Plains near Breeza to call on the NSW Government to shut down Shenhua’s Watermark open cut mine.
Meeting with Victorian Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson; with NSW Parliament colleagues Tania Mihailuk MP, Jodi Harrison MP and Hugh McDermott MP
With Prospect MP, Hugh McDermott
On the Liverpool Plains talking with local property owners and farmers about the damaging effect the Watermark open cut mine will have on the Plains.
In Wollongong, announcing NSW Labor’s policies to protect workers from exploitation and wage theft. Adam with South Coast Labor Council’s Arthur Rorris and young local workers Ashleigh, Sara and Aiden.
Talking to gig economy workers like Kirby about NSW Labor’s policy to legislate to protect gig economy workers.
At Northmead, announcing NSW Labor’s Solar Homes Policy to support 500,000 households to install roof top solar and help reduce their electricity bills over the next 10 years. This program will take NSW to over a million solar homes.
NSW Labor state MPs and MLCs at NSW Labor State Conference
Visiting the Caltex sustainable soil regeneration facility at Kurnell with Mick Veitch MLC.
Labor stall at Lawson Magpie Markets, with Mayor Mark Greenhill, Trish Doyle and Labor branch members.
As Shadow Energy Minister, Adam joined Milltech’s Fred Reis, employee Dean Taylor and local MP Kate Washington to discuss the company’s bill shock as energy prices soar. (Source: Newcastle Herald)
In Wollongong, announcing NSW Labor’s policies to protect workers from exploitation and wage theft. Adam Searle with Luke Foley MP, Paul Scully MP and Anna Watson MP.
At Williamsdale Solar Farm announcing Labor’s Clean Energy Plan to turbocharge the energy market in NSW. It will lead to cleaner and more secure energy, and ultimately deliver lower power prices for households.
Adam Searle in Newcastle with Tim Crakanthorp MP and local Vinnies members, talking about rising electricity costs under the NSW Liberal National Government.
At Northparkes copper and gold mine outside Parkes, with Mick Veitch MLC.
Adam in Tweed with Country Labor’s Craig Elliot, talking with local residents and small business operators who have been hit with massive increases in electricity costs over the past few years.
With Former Treasurer, Wayne Swan and Blue Mountains Councillor, Romola Hollywood, at the launch of NSW Labor’s #SchoolsandHospitalsbeforeStadiums campaign
Adam speaking at a public rally in Orange calling for the Liberal-National Government to amend its cruel changes to the NSW workers compensation scheme.
With a number of NSW Labor Caucus colleagues who have also signed the pledge to protect ageing, disability and home care services in NSW.
Blue Mountains with Linda Burney MP, Trish Doyle MP and Anthony Albanese MP
With my good friend – Oatley Labor’s hardworking, Lucy Mannering – at NSW Labor’s Volunteer Launch ahead of the 2019 State election.
ACTU campaign to protect penalty rates
In the Southern Highlands with Ursula Stephens, meeting with Wingecarribee Council and community organisations about infrastructure planning.
In Wollongong, announcing NSW Labor’s policies to protect workers from exploitation and wage theft. Adam Searle with Sara and Aiden – young local workers sharing their experiences.
NSW Labor Women’s Forum event with Jodie Harrison and Mark Lennon
At Northmead, announcing NSW Labor’s Solar Homes Policy to support 500,000 households to install roof top solar and help reduce their electricity bills over the next 10 years. This program will take NSW to over a million solar homes.
Adam and Campbelltown MP, Greg Warren calling for action to stop the skyrocketing power prices.
At Cranebrook High with Prue Car MP and Emma Husar MP to expose the $1.6 million maintenance bill backlog at this school under the Liberals.
Adam with Upper House Labor colleagues, signing the Protest Book that will be delivered to the NSW Governor, opposing the NSW Liberal Government’s harsh new anti-protest laws (2016).
Adam with NSW Labor leader Luke Foley and Ryde Labor’s Jerome Laxale visiting small business owner Quynh at her café in Marsfield to discuss the increasing electricity prices and cost of living pressures at home and at work.
Campaigning for penalty rates, workers’ rights, local jobs, Medicare, and higher education in the lower Blue Mountains.
At the NSW Labor State Conference 2018: Adam announced that a Labor Government elected in March 2019 would enact new laws to punish workplace deaths. Everyone has the right to return home safe from work, but we are still losing too many to deaths occurring in the workplace.
Australia Day 2016, in Glenbrook speaking with the grassroots community volunteers working in the ACTU campaign in the federal electorate of Macquarie.
Supporting Londonderry MP, Prue Car.
Highlighting the schools maintenance cost blowout under the Liberals at Katoomba High School with Trish Doyle MP and local families.
NSW Labor supporting our NSW State Emergency Service workers and volunteers
First Equal Pay dinner held by Unions NSW, with guest speakers journalist/broadcaster/activist Tracy Spicer, and early childhood educator and union activist Marian Rakosi.
Supporting Port Macquarie MP, Kate Washington
Protesting the Liberal-National Government’s cruel changes to the NSW workers compensation scheme.
Adam Searle with Labor Leader Luke Foley and Shadow Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe at the Liverpool Plains to demand the NSW Government cancel the Shenhua Watermark open cut mine.
Supporting Bernard Fitzsimon in the 2016 Orange by-election, with Blue Mts MP, Trish Doyle.
Announcing NSW Labor’s Secure and Sustainable Steel Jobs package with Ryan Park MP.
Daley Labor team meeting with farmers and townspeople in Coonamble to discuss their concerns with the proposed Narrabri CSG project
Campaigning in Ballina to stop the NSW Liberal Government’s power sell-off.
NSW Labor StateConference 2016: Adam addressed the NSW ALP State Conference in the “Prosperity At Work” debate, reaffirming the NSW Parliamentary Party’s support for measures to address gender inequality in the workplace – whether in the public or private sectors – higher standards of safety for working people, and a fair and industrial independent umpire.
Addressing the power sell-off rally in Oatley with Labor’s O’Bray Smith.
Adam Searle and Labor recommitting to ensuring gig economy workers have minimum pay and safe working conditions.
Blue Mountains Unions Council “NSW Not For Sale” rally in Springwood Town Square, outlining Labor’s plans to stop the cuts and rebuild TAFE, stop the full privatisation of disability services and keep the electricity network in community hands.
Adam Searle in Singleton talking about Labor’s commitment to maximise permanent local employment in the coal mining industry in NSW, by limiting the use of contractors, casuals and labour hire at coal mines and ensuring 80% of workforces are directly employed.
Speaking to Bluescope Steel workers and stakeholders in the Illawarra, announcing NSW Labor’s Secure and Sustainable Steel Jobs package.
Signing the St James Ethics Centre/Sydney Morning Herald “Politician’s Pledge”, committing to upholding high standards of integrity and probity in public life if re-elected to the NSW Legislative Council on 28 March.
With Mark Greenhill at the local government elections with NSW General Secretary Kaila Murnain and Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle
Adam with Shadow Member for the Illawarra Ryan Park MP and Member for Wollongong Paul Scully MP at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus’ Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) to discuss Labor’s plan to re-regulate electricity and make prices more affordable for Illawarra families and businesses.
Adam at Mambo Wetlands with NSW Labor Leader, Michael Daley; Deputy Leader, Penny Sharpe and Port Stephens MP, Kate Washington to announce Labor’s climate change plan, which includes introducing NSW’s first renewable energy target.
White Ribbon Walk with Luke Foley and Andrew O’Keefe, Coogee Beach Playground.
Speaking to the media at a public rally calling for the Liberal-National Government to amend its cruel changes to the NSW workers compensation scheme.
Sydney May Day rally with Courtney Houssos MLC and Jodi McKay MP
Addressing the Smart Energy Summit in Sydney on the theme of ‘Helping Businesses Cut their Power Bills and Emissions with Smart Energy’.
In Wollondilly with Country Labor’s Jo-Ann Davidson, taking with local residents and business operators about the impact of high electricity bills as well as possible solutions.
Blue Mountains campaigning with Trish Doyle and Anthony Albanese.
Highlighting the schools maintenance cost blowout under the Liberals at Cranebrook High School with Prue Car MP and Emma Husar MP.
Adam Searle with Heathcote Labor’s Maryanne Stuart and Legislative Council candidate Mark Buttigieg – talking with small business owner, Gurpreet, about Labor’s has a plan to tackle high electricity prices by re-regulating the retail electricity market again.
Adam took NSW Labor’s campaign for a fair price for solar energy to the streets outside Parliament. The Berejiklian Government is seeking to punish solar households for saving consumers over $2 billion off their energy bills. Only Labor will ensure solar households get s fair price for making a significant contribution to our shared energy needs. (May 2018)
Guest speaker at the 2016 AGM of the Australian Asian Lawyers Association
Welcoming to NSW Parliament, the visiting delegation to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Crete – with Sophie Cotsis MLC, Courtney Houssos MLC and Steve Kamper MP.
The NSW Labor shadow cabinet visit to Goat Island – known traditionally as Me-mel – to celebrate the news that Labor’s policy to return the land to the Aboriginal people of NSW has been adopted.
Manildra power plant at Bomaderry with Shadow Ministerial colleagues Peter Primrose and Ryan Park, and South Coast Labor’s Fiona Phillips.
Supporting Labor MP, Emma Husar.
With Labor Leader, Luke Foley, to announce NSW Labor’s policy to legislate to protect gig economy workers.
Supporting Mt Druitt Labor MP, Edmond Atalla.
Supporting Trish Doyle MP in the Blue Mountains.
Campaigning to stop the NSW Liberals’ power sell-off in Oatley Labor’s O’Bray Smith.
With Michael Daley and Penny Sharpe at the Williamsdale Solar Farm to announce Labor’s Clean Energy Plan to turbocharge the energy market in NSW.
Price rise: Adam Searle with Fairfield MP Guy Zangari, Cabramatta MP Nick Lalich and Prospect MP Hugh McDermott talking to Lighting Town Cabramatta owner Ya Wang. Source: Fairfield City Champion
Speaking to local radio in Goulburn
Highlighting the schools maintenance cost blowout under the Liberals at Kiama High School with Penny Sharpe MLC and Gilmore Labor’s Fiona Phillips
At Springwood Town Centre, joining concerned members of the community in the federal electorates of Macquarie and Lindsay in signing a letter in support of protecting penalty rates.
Speaking with community members in Kiama with Labor’s Glenn Kolomeitz.
Sub Continent Friends of Labor Team in dinner with state and federal Labor MPs.
Highlighting the schools maintenance cost blowout under the Liberals at Heathcote High School with Heathcote Labor’s Maryanne Stuart.
Small business roundtable in Maitland with Jenny Aitchison MP
In Granville with Julia Finn MP and local resident Philip Begleys discussing NSW Labor’s plan to re-regulate electricity prices.
