Matt Kean

A public warning has been issued about an imported cosmetic eye liner, which has dangerous levels of lead and may have caused three children to become sick.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said testing of the imported cosmetics, including Hashmi Surmi Special and Hashmi Kohl Aswad eyeliners, revealed an 84 per cent lead content. The products also contained high levels of dangerous metals like arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury.

Mr Kean said concerns were raised when the three children from the same family became sick.

A Villawood-based stonework importing company has been fined $200,000 after a sub-contractor was partially crushed and left with permanent injuries.

Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Cosentino Australia Pty Limited was sentenced in the Sydney District Court after the company was found guilty of failing to ensure the health and safety of its workers.

The incident in Prestons saw a 34 year old truck driver suffer serious injuries when he was struck by stone slabs that fell from an A-frame on a truck after the restraints were removed during delivery.

Five preschools in the Hornsby electorate will benefit from up to $15,000 in funding. Funding can be used to install shade cloths, kitchen gardens or an outdoor jungle gym to enrich the learning process for the pre-schoolers.

Matt Kean said: “KU Berowra Preschool, KU Galston Preschool, KU Grevillea Preschool, Normanhurst West Community Preschool along with The Jack and Jill Kindergarten will share in $64,000 in funding following their successful application for the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environments fund.”

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean speaks to Ben Fordham on 2GB regarding a safety blitz on construction sites.

An Australian electronics store is being investigated after it recorded an unprecedented number of consumer complaints. Android Enjoyed received nearly 80 complaints in May, breaching Australian consumer law.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean told 2SM the Government is working to dismantle unethical business conduct across the State.

The Berowra Rural Fire Brigade is one step closer to moving into their new premises at Berowra Oval with the new building almost complete.

"The new shed is a vast improvement on their current location and will be able to provide the volunteers with the best possible equipment and facilities," said Matt Kean MP.

"Our volunteers do so much for our community so I was pleased to support them in a small way with a $18,000 Community Building Partnership grant which will be used to improve the facilities in the new building," said Mr Kean.

Hawkesbury River Station to get lift access

Surprise! Brooklyn and River residents will be happy to hear that Matt Kean MP, who has been petitioning the state government for an easy access lift to Hawkesbury River Station, has been successful.

"I would like to announce some exciting news for Brooklyn, Hawkesbury River Station will be getting a new lift," said Mr Kean.

Home sharing hosts and guests will be subject to a strict two-strike rule under proposed state laws. Rentals made through businesses like Airbnb will be capped at 180 days in Greater Sydney and 360 days in other areas.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean told 2GB they are still working to develop the official code of conduct. 

Thousands of Australians are being denied cheaper power bills because of poorly installed solar panel systems. Unpublished data by the Clean Energy Regulator obtained by Fairfax shows nearly 20% of units inspected last year were under the standard.

Minister Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean told 2GB this is unacceptable.