(Community Recognition Statements, 29 November 2023, Legislative Assembly, NSW Parliament)

On behalf of the Sydney electorate, I would like to record congratulations and thanks to investigative journalist Kate McClymont. Ms McClymont is well known to NSW residents for exposing criminal and corrupt behaviour, with her articles in the Sydney Morning Herald drawing attention and investigations from ICAC and others, with a number of high profile court cases relying on her in‑depth investigations and relentless pursuit of justice. Her reporting is essential reading for anyone concerned about exposing wrongdoing up to the highest levels of government, celebrity and business. Kate's work has resulted in appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia, induction to the Media Hall of Fame, 10 Walkley Awards and now a special Walkley for her outstanding fearless reporting over 30 years. I regularly hear from constituents about the need for action on the cases she uncovers. The Sydney electorate has long benefitted from Kate's fearlessness and determination to lay bare scandal, fraud and vice. We hope that this brave journalism will continue, with other journalists following in her footsteps and other media outlets supporting investigative journalism. I thank Kate for her many years of exposing corruption and maladministration.