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Tim Owen - Liberal State Member for Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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  • Senior Constable Tony Tamplin 2nd May 2013 That this House: (1) notes that the Northern Region Police Media Liaison Officer, Senior Constable Tony Tamplin, passed away at Waratah police station on 29 April 2013; (2) notes that Tony Tamplin served in the NSW Police Force for 35 years, with 29 years in his media liaison role; and (3) ... [more]
  • Service NSW Bill 2013 2nd May 2013 I am very pleased to speak today in support of the Service NSW (One-stop Access to Government Services) Bill 2013. The bill aims to deliver on our Government's election commitment to put customer service at the heart of government decision-making, which we have been doing throughout our two years i... [more]
  • Tribute to Kurt Furnley 2nd May 2013 Tonight I honour a truly inspiring Australian—a man who has been embraced by the people of Newcastle for his determination, guts and humility. [more]
  • Racing Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 26th March 2013 It is with pleasure that I take the opportunity that has been given to me to speak to this bill, which is aimed at supporting the ongoing viability of the State's thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing industries [more]
  • Notice of Motion-Adamstown Railway Crossing 21st March 2013 It gives me great pleasure to speak on this motion and to respond again to the do-nothing politicians from the do-nothing party of corruption. They are unbelievable. This intersection provides an important link between Kotara and New Lambton and Newcastle. [more]
  • Criminal Procedure Amendment (Court Costs Levy) Bill 19th March 2013 It is with much pleasure that I contribute to debate on the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Court Costs Levy) Bill 2013. [more]
  • WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2012 14th March 2013 I will make a short contribution to this debate with regard to WorldSkills. [more]
  • Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 12th March 2013 I congratulate the O'Farrell Government on the development and release of the Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy 2012 and the associated Cabinet decision to truncate the heavy rail line at Wickham. The Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy is the vehicle that the Government will use to transform and revita... [more]
  • Property, Stock and Business Agents Amendment Bill 2012 20th February 2013 The Property, Stock and Business Agents Amendment Bill 2012 provides for the amendment of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002. [more]
  • Special Commission of Inquiry-Child Sexual Abuse 21st November 2012 I strongly support my colleague the member for Dubbo and commend the bipartisan approach being taken to this issue [more]
  • Emergency Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 20th November 2012 I am pleased to speak in support of the Emergency Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, which updates and strengthens the operation of emergency services legislation by ensuring operational feedback from emergency services personnel and police, and recommends that recent reviews are reflected in legislat... [more]
  • NSW Scientist of the Year, Professor John Aitken 20th November 2012 It gives me great pleasure today to recognise the outstanding achievements of Newcastle-based reproductive biology Laureate Professor John Aitken [more]
  • Newcastle Local Area Command 13th November 2012 I pay special tribute today to the Newcastle Local Area Command. Yesterday, in a ceremony at Parliament House, the command's licensing unit received a prestigious national award for a ground-breaking project designed to reduce the incidence of alcohol-related violence [more]
  • Cancer Institute (NSW) Amendment Bill 2012 24th October 2012 I am pleased to support the Cancer Institute (NSW) Amendment Bill 2012 [more]
  • Matter of Public Importance-Mental Health Month 24th October 2012 I am pleased and honoured to contribute to debate on today's matter of public importance regarding Mental Health Month [more]
  • Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendement (R18+Computer Games) Bill 2012 19th September 2012 I am pleased to speak in support of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (R18+ Computer Games) Bill 2012. [more]
  • Matter of Public Importance-Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 19th September 2012 I am pleased to make a contribution to the matter of public importance about Prostate Cancer Awareness Month [more]
  • Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance 18th September 2012 From time to time I have been called a little prick and on occasions I have taken offence, but over the weekend I was proud to be classed as a little prick. I joined a group of Novocastrian motorcyclists who took part in the first leg of the Little Pricks Motorcycle Ride. The Little Pricks Motorcycl... [more]
  • Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 11th September 2012 I am pleased to support the introduction of the Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 [more]
  • Private Member's Statement-Newcastle City Council elections 11th September 2012 I stand here tonight excited and proud [more]