PAM MEATHERINGHAM

Ms JODIE HARRISON(Charlestown) (20:53:48):I recognise MrsPam Meatheringham, a hardworking local of the Charlestown electorate. Pam lives at TheSanctuary in Redhead and has been a tireless land lease community advocate for the residents. Pam serves as secretary and treasurer of the Residential Parks Homeowners AssociationNSW and works with the three other land lease parks in the local area. Pam has represented residents faced with eviction and she works closely with the Tenants' Union of NewSouthWales in Newcastle and Sydney. Pam was commended to me by Ann Davy, who tells me that Pam has served as an advocate for about 12 years and has argued many times before the NSWCivil and Administrative Tribunal. In a time of growing housing uncertainty, Pam's advocacy for tenants is increasingly important. Pam is passionate about residents' rights and I thank her for her hard work. Pam is one of many in the Charlestown electorate who work to improve our area. In acting to support the more vulnerable members of her community, Pam has demonstrated the extraordinary spirit that makes me so proud to be the member for Charlestown.

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