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Double demerit points are now in force ahead of ANZAC Day and the end of school holidays. Member for Manly, James Griffin and Shadow Minister for Police, Paul Toole are urging motorists to take extra care when travelling this week.

Double demerits began Wednesday morning, 24 April, at 12:01am and will end at 11:59pm on Sunday 28 April.

Higher fines and double demerit points will apply for offences such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, driving under the influence or using a mobile phone illegally.

Member for Manly, James Griffin said safety is the number one priority.

“Every time you get behind the wheel of a car this week, please think of those passengers in the car with you, and other motorists on our roads, so that everyone can reach their destination safely,” Mr Griffin said.

Nominations have now opened for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year awards which celebrate the hard work and dedication of volunteers in the community. 

Member for Manly, James Griffin said volunteers are the backbone of so many community groups, organisations and initiatives.  

“Volunteers contribute $178 billion to the NSW economy, and I know here locally, our community just wouldn’t run as it does, without the hard work and dedication of volunteers,” Mr Griffin said. 

Member for Manly, James Griffin said today’s business forum has provided a unique launching pad for ‘Making Manly Great Again’.

Mr Griffin said “Recent data indicates the local economy hasn’t fully recovered from the impact of COVID.

“In response I called today’s meeting of hospitality and visitor economy operators to consider ways of revitalising the economy for Manly and the surrounding suburbs.”