Greg Donnelly
Before entering the NSW Legislative Council in February 2005, Greg Donnelly was a full-time official of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association NSW Branch (Shop Assistants Union). He commenced with the union in 1986 and worked in a number of roles including branch secretary for nine years before entering Parliament.
Greg is a Member of the NSW Legislative Council and was re-elected at the recent state election. He sits on six Parliamentary Committees - General Purpose Standing Committee 3, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Independent Commission Against Corruption, Procedure and Privileges. He is Duty MLC for the electorates of Manly, Hornsby and Clarence.
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Tasmania’s surrogacy bill is a real dog’s breakfast
A few years ago, my wife suggested that we get a pet dog for the kids. The arguments were assembled:…... Read more
No law change should allow gay adoption in NSW
For reasons beyond their control there are children, indeed babies, who find themselves in circumstances where the state is their…... Read more
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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it
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Our special forces don’t always need special treatment
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A good holiday is about unrest, not rest
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Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
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