Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On the northern beaches, we believe in protecting and preserving our way of life. People move to Mackellar to enjoy a lifestyle only possible when one is surrounded by the bush and the beach, so it would come as no surprise that preserving this environment is at the forefront of our community's volunteering efforts.

There is one person I would like to recognise in particular when it comes to dedicating themselves to our bushland. Jenny Harris' irrepressible advocacy for Terrey Hills and Duffys Forest knows no bounds. She has harassed and harangued every elected member of parliament, both state and federal—even some elected to council—since, well, forever. I cannot remember a time when Jenny has not advocated on behalf of the electorate.

It is no surprise that, after so many years of doing good for her community, her community has recognised her efforts. For her outstanding voluntary service to the Pittwater community, Jenny was recently awarded the New South Wales government's 2017 Pittwater Community Service Award by my friend and colleague Rob Stokes. Jenny has been a vigorous proponent of the culture and character of one of the few remaining rural areas of the northern beaches—an often thankless task. Jenny is a true environmental and heritage advocate for our community, and she does not let you forget it. Every opportunity is used to advocate on behalf of a bird species, a rare plant or the bushland.