Mr MATT KEAN (Hornsby—Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation) (18:07): Today I make special mention of 16 teachers and students at Asquith Boys High School who participated in the Leukaemia Foundations World's Greatest Shave. Over a four-week period the students managed to raise an incredible $7,292, and $2,500 was raised in the two final days. Not letting the students have all the fun, Principal Bryce Grant, along with teachers Mr Kennedy, Mr Josephs and Mr Murphy, joined a brilliant group of young men in shaving their heads and beards in support of the cause. I would have joined them but these days I do not have much hair left to shave. The students who participated and lost their hair for the cause included year 12 students Adam West, Jamie Griffin, Joe Parry, Tim Harris, and Robert Campbell; year 11 students Sebastian Eliasson, Aaron Surace, Alister Pirrie, Aruto Isobe, Brody Camp, Jack Dolden and Nick Barratt; year 9 students Patrick Bostelman and Blake Davenport; and year 8 student Timothy Batey. Congratulations to Asquith Boys High School on getting behind this worthy cause. It is wonderful to see such a generous school community. I thank each and every student and teacher and the principal for getting behind this event.
Matt is your local member for Hornsby
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
