Robyn Preston
LP
NSW
Member for Hawkesbury
Safe
9.8% Margin
Elected 2019
7 years
Member for Hawkesbury
NSW
Robyn was born and raised in Fairfield, Western Sydney, as one of three children. Her father died when she was 17 years old.
Robyn’s career has spanned a wide range of sectors, ranging from the modelling industry, to private, public and not-for-profit sectors, in various senior management, sales and marketing roles. She was also Australia’s first female rugby league commercial television commentator and has been an advocate and fundraiser for organisations such as the NSW Cancer Council, ...
First Speech in Parliament
29 May 2019
# Infrastructure Development # Community Engagement # Mental Health # Aged Care # Women in Politics
Personal Journey and Values
- Grew up in Fairfield, Sydney, faced challenges after her father's sudden passing at 17.
- Strong family values, influenced by her parents; mother demonstrated perseverance and support.
- 19 years in the Liberal Party, advocating for community and small business values.
Policy Focus
- Advocates for infrastructure projects like the Sydney Metro Northwest and a new river crossing at Richmond-North Richmond to ease traffic and support local tradespeople.
- Highlights the need for a new PCYC for youth engagement and mentorship in Hawkesbury.
- Emphasises the importance of improving aged care facilities and mental health services, particularly for the ageing population and youth.
Community and Representation
- Expresses commitment to listening to community input on infrastructure projects to foster a sense of ownership.
- Acknowledges the contributions of various community members and organisations in her political journey.
- Pledges to be a strong advocate for the residents of Hawkesbury, focusing on timely solutions to local issues.
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In Parliament
Private Members' Statements
Medicinal Cannabis and Road Safety
New South Wales Parliament • Legislative Assembly • 4 June
Transport and Infrastructure Drug Addiction Roads - Safety
AI Summary
- Proposed reforms by the Minns Labor Government will allow registered medicinal cannabis users to drive if THC levels are below a set threshold, shifting penalties to a three-strike system.
- Concerns raised about the lack of a reliable THC impairment indicator, with significant road safety issues highlighted due to cannabis involvement in road fatalities.
- Calls for the government to prioritise road safety over legislative partnerships, emphasising the need for robust safeguards for medicinal cannabis users to prevent impaired driving.
Written Community Recognition Statements
Cuo Joseph Portelli
New South Wales Parliament • Legislative Assembly • 4 June
AI Summary
- Joseph Portelli has been awarded the 2026 Governor's Sword of Honour for Excellence in the Australian Air Force Cadets.
- The award recognises exceptional leadership, dedication, and service within the AAFC.
- Portelli's achievement is attributed to his hard work, discipline, and the support from family and mentors.
Social Media
Posted on Facebook • 5 June 2026
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