Ben Franklin @BenFranklinNats
President of the NSW Legislative Council benfranklin.com.au Northern Rivers, NSW Joined October 2012-
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Anzac Day is profoundly important time for all Australians to honour those who fought and continued to fight for our way of life. 🇦🇺 It is inspiring to see the crowds grow every year - particularly with young people. Lest we forget. 🕊️
Today, Member for Manly James Griffin MP and I had an enriching meeting at the NSW Parliament with representatives from the charity SurfAid alongside the Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sydney Mr Vedi Kurnia Buana. 🇮🇩🇦🇺🏄♀️🌊🏄♂️
Last night’s Youth Forum in Port Macquarie was such an energising experience! Local member Leslie Williams MP and I heard from the leaders of tomorrow on issues such as leadership, what effective representation looks like to them and their ideas and vision for the future!
Fantastic turnout last night at the Bicentenary Regional Roadshow Community Forum in Port Macquarie last night! 🚌 Thank you to everyone who attended. It was a interesting discussion where we explored a range of topics 👏
Another fantastic Bicentenary Public Speaking Competition today with Leslie Williams MP in Port Macquarie! 🗣️ Congrats to Elise Miles from St Clare’s High School Taree for taking out first place. 👏 A huge thanks to all the students that participated - you all were amazing! 🌟
What a fascinating discussion we had at last night’s NSW Parliament’s Bicentenary Community Forum in Lismore! 🗣️🌟 Panellists shared their ideas on the future of democracy, what made a good leader, and how Parliament could effectively represent local communities in the future.
The Lismore Youth Leaders Roundtable brought together bright minds across Northern River’s schools for a discussion on our region's pressing matters As the LC looks towards its next 200 years, it’s important to listen to tomorrow's leaders about issues that concern them 🗣️
NSW Parliament’s Bicentenary Public Speaking Competition comes to Lismore! 🗣️📣 Thank you to all the students that participated - they all showed serious talent and I know they have incredible futures ahead of them. 👏
Everyone know and loves Grease! 🕺 It opened tonight at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney and it is absolutely joyous. 🤩 Get tickets. Seriously. You won’t regret it.
Love your politics with a twist of history, humour and storytelling? Enjoy an entertaining evening of conversation as we unpack ground-breaking moments in the Legislative Council’s 200-year history. 18 April at 5:30pm - tickets $20. Reserve your spot! bit.ly/seminar-then-a…
Great success at the recent roundtable discussion with 15 representatives from the European Union as part of the re-established NSW Parliamentary Friends of the European Union! It provided an invaluable opportunity to exchange ideas and explore avenues for collaboration.
The free Festival of Democracy is back at Parliament of NSW for 2024! 👨👩👧👦 Join us between 9.30am-3pm on Friday 19 April. The Parliament of NSW’s Festival of Democracy is fun for all the family. 🥳 For more information visit 👉 2ly.link/1wu5Y
The free Bicentenary Concert Series is back in 2024! 🎻🎼🪕 In our very first performance for the year, yesterday we celebrated the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon. 🐲🐉 Keep an eye on the NSW Parliament website for our next instalment on the 15th of May!
Yesterday I had the privilege of hosting an exceptional delegation of young political leaders from the Philippines as part of the Australian Political Exchange Council program. 🇵🇭🇦🇺 It’s inspiring to see their potential, I wish them all the very best in the future. 👏
NSW Parliament is coming to Lismore! Come along & join the conversation at a special Community Evening Forum in Lismore! When: Thursday 4 April@ 6:30pm Where: Whitebrook Theatre, Southern Cross University (Lismore Campus) Reserve your spot! Book now: eventbrite.com.au/e/nsw-parliame…
🏛️🎉 Parliament Unpacked is back in 2024! 🎉🏛️ Parliament Unpacked is a series of talks to demystify the inner workings of our legislature & democracy. We looked at Parliamentary Committees which scrutinise the government & engage with the public on behalf of the Parliament.
NSW Parliament is coming to #Lismore! Come along and join the conversation at our Community Forum on Thurs 4 April feat. Janelle Saffin MP, @SueHigginson_, @NaomiMoran_, @Craig_Foster & @BenFranklinNats. Find out more and book your free ticket: eventbrite.com/e/864254196567
Incredibly well-deserved standing ovation at the opening night of Rent at the Newcastle Civic Theatre tonight. With a seriously great cast led by the extraordinarily talented Noah Mullins, brilliant direction and a fresh new production this is definitely a show worth seeing.
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Thank you @BenFranklinNats, it was a nice meeting.
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