Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [6.40 p.m.]: I make a very brief contribution to the Home Building Amendment Bill 2011. After graduation in civil and structural engineering I joined the building industry, and 30 years later I am still involved, being the sole shareholder and... ... (18-Oct)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [3.47 p.m.]: I want to speak about an innovative and unique new campaign in my electorate of Port Stephens—PS I Love You. While some in this Chamber who are old enough will immediately think of the Beatles song released in 1962—the member for ... ... (14-Oct)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [12.40 p.m.]: I refer to the Local Government Amendment Bill 2011. I was first elected to Port Stephens Shire Council, as it then was, in 1997 and went on to serve on the council for nearly 17 years. I was fortunate enough to serve for two yea... ... (14-Oct)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [7.25 p.m.]: On Friday night I was present when more than 100 guests attended council chambers to celebrate the achievements of 15 residents and groups who were nominated for the Port Stephens Community Awards. Mrs Anna Cordwell of the Mambo W... ... (14-Oct)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [7.25 p.m.]: On Friday night I was present when more than 100 guests attended council chambers to celebrate the achievements of 15 residents and groups who were nominated for the Port Stephens Community Awards. Mrs Anna Cordwell of the Mambo W... ... (14-Sep)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [12.02 p.m.]: I support the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2011, which will amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 to establish Transport for NSW and the Transport Service, and to make further provision with respect to the administr... ... (08-Sep)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [1.48 p.m.]: Today I speak about an incredible community achievement in my electorate: the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. I was delighted to recently officially open the twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations of ... ... (07-Sep)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [10.53 a.m.]: I make a brief contribution to debate on the Residential Parks Amendment (Register) Bill 2011. I commend the Minister for Fair Trading for introducing this bill, which is the first step in delivering on the Government's election ... ... (25-Aug)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [4.04 p.m.]: I move: That this House: (1) notes the Federal Government's carbon tax will cost New South Wales 31,000 jobs; (2) notes the Leader of the Opposition is yet to publicly state New South Wales Labor's position on the carbon tax; and ... ... (09-Aug)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [1.00 p.m.]: Today I inform members about recent developments at the State's greatest piece of regional transport infrastructure—Newcastle Airport. In recent results from the Airport Council International Airport Service Quality Program, an in... ... (08-Aug)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [6.14 p.m.]: Today I speak about an important contract about to be signed in my electorate by teenagers at Irrawang High School in Raymond Terrace. There is something in the air in Port Stephens empowering our students. It is powerful and cont... ... (03-Aug)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [11.21 a.m.]: I will make a brief contribution to the debate on the Infrastructure NSW Bill 2011, which is probably one of the most important bills to be introduced into this Parliament. For 16 long years, the people of New South Wales were ig... ... (17-Jun)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN: Minister Craig Knowles introduced the coastal policy, I think it was clause 71, giving the Minister the authority to determine all major projects within one kilometre of a tidal waterway along the entire New South Wales coast. One of the first approvals was for a 14-metre high buil... ... (16-Jun)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [1.50 p.m.]: Today I speak about a serious environmental threat to the pristine marine life and waters of the magnificent Port Stephens. I have spoken countless times in this place about the problem with sand movements along the northern shore... ... (30-May)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens—Parliamentary Secretary) [12.46 p.m.]: It is a privilege to be able to contribute to the Address-in-Reply debate on the Speech of Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, Professor Marie Bashir. I thank Her Excellency for her Speech and her continued commitment... ... (10-May)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens) [6.25 p.m.]: Today I speak about the success of Sail Port Stephens, a major sailing festival in my electorate. From Monday 11 April to Sunday 17 April the blue water wonderland, also known as Port Stephens, attracted a fleet of 135 craft for the competition. Yachts f... ... (04-May)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens) [1.07 p.m.]: I will use my last private member's statement of this Parliament to list the failings of the State Labor Government throughout the past term. I want to ensure that my fellow members of Parliament and my constituents can be in no doubt as to the contempt ... ... (28-Nov)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens) [1.09 p.m.]: Today I speak of my concerns about crime in the Medowie community. Complaints about crime in the area have increased over the past few years, particularly relating to car theft, home break-ins and vandalism, and recent crime maps indicate that the commun... ... (23-Nov)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens) [12.30 p.m.]: I move:
(1) Notes more than two years have passed since the Government promised a HealthOne clinic for Raymond Terrace.(2) Notes that Port Stephens Council is prepared to proceed with the project, but is waiting on the Government to allocate funding.... ... (23-Nov)
Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens) [11.32 a.m.]: I speak about the fabulous work being undertaken by a local retirement village enterprise, Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care. This is an organisation that is performing a great service for the elderly in our community—and it is certainly fil... ... (19-Nov)