So sad.

A moving start to the day at the WugulOra Morning Ceremony at Barangaroo Reserve. @australiadaynsw

Then welcomed hundreds of new citizens who have decided to call Australia home. Always one of the best parts of my job - our diversity is our strength.

And finished at Yabun Festival - a really important annual community led event held in the heart of my electorate.

Sydney summer sunset from the Wharf Theatre. Saw a terrific show here last night as part of @sydney_festival. What a talent Rachael Beck is, and what inspiring women she has interviewed.

Check out the show here:

Welcome news today.

An important announcement. Every Australian should be able to drink tap water, no matter where they live.

What an interesting behind the scenes look at how our fantastic scientists are working to better understand and protect our precious marine life. Projects like this show why we’re investing an extra $500 million in Antarctic research.

Sad to hear of the passing of Ken Randall. Ken was a very kind, wise and dignified man who paved the way for political reporting in Australia. He’ll be missed.

This is hatred. It is abhorrent. And it is never welcome in Australia, nor should it be anywhere. As this despicable attack shows, we must all speak up against anti-semitism. We must all stand resolutely against hatred. 1/3.

Just a few weeks ago I joined Newtown Synagogue for a Hanukkah celebration in Hollis Park. It was a welcoming, generous community event. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Feldman spoke of love, peace, and the importance of bringing light where there has been darkness -.

and the universal values that should unite all of us - things like helping a neighbour, welcoming a stranger, sharing what we can. That’s the Australia I know and love, that’s the Australia my refugee parents fled Europe for, and that’s what we should all value.

With Labor, renewables are at record highs. Unlike Dutton’s plan, we’re reducing pollution NOW and transforming Australia into a renewable energy superpower.

This disgusting hatred must stop. Now.

Were you lucky enough to spot the Aurora Australis in VIC, Tassie, SA or NSW this week? . Take a look at this pic taken by Brad Hodge in Carcoar, NSW. 2025 is off to an incredible start.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a well deserved break. I hope you can celebrate with friends and family today. And to everyone working today - thank you.

RT @joshburnsmp: Yesterday neo-nazis in masks stood on the steps of Victorian Parliament with their dark bigotry on display. It was anoth….