Today, 13th November, marks the fifth anniversary of my inaugural speech in the Parliament of New South Wales.

I want to thank all those who have worked with me to help the people of our local community over the last five years - my family, friends, staff,Labor colleagues, Labor Party and Union Members, and leaders in our local commnunity organisations.

It is an enormous privilege for me to be able to continue to serve all of you who live in the Electorate of Charlestown.

You can watch myinaugural speech from 13th November 2014, read it in fullhere.

Jodie.