Mr MATT KEAN (Hornsby—Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation) (13:25): I pay tribute to a rising sporting star from the Hornsby district. Baden Hagarty is taking the baseball diamond by storm, having been selected to represent New South Wales in softball at the 2017 School Sport Australia Pacific School Games. Baden and his New South Wales team placed second overall after an eight-all draw against Queensland in the finals. The up-and-coming catcher did our State proud and this young talent is only at the beginning of his rise. Baden, along with Hornsby Rangers teammate Zen Stevens, also represented Ryde Hawks at the recent Baseball Little League State trials. They had success at the State trials and now Baden and Zen will play in the nationals this month. The Hornsby Rangers Baseball Club should be proud of its players' achievements. I congratulate them on supporting fantastic young players like Baden and Zen to reach their full potential. I wish Baden and Zen all the best in the upcoming nationals and I am sure they will make the Hornsby district proud. I look forward to seeing them on the big stage.
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.
