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', The Premier (pictured) has since apologised for his comments but added the remarks were made 'as a bit of light banter' and suggested that similar exchanges were commonplace in Australian Parliament. Eight babies 'murdered' by children's nurse, 30, including two triplets who died a day apart are named for... Corbyn ally MPs demand Keir Starmer APOLOGISES for Labour policy of backing second Brexit referendum... Ireland warns failure to get Brexit trade deal will be 'ruinous' for the UK and anger US president-elect Joe... 'There's a revolution happening': Dominic Cummings 'is looking for a way to leave No10 without losing face'... How Boris's bullish state-educated 'Scouser' Lee Cain and his 'lad gang' clashed with Carrie and her... ANDREW PIERCE: How the Carrie Symonds Crew beat the Boris bruiser in their game of chicken. She was trekking through the bush, sitting on rocks, stumps and enjoying every minute of it. Jodi McKay leaves the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Sydney, May, 2014. Jodi McKay has won a hotly-contested ballot to become NSW’s new opposition leader and secure the state Labor leadership. Click here to read more. If so, please try restarting your browser. Jodi McKay and Chris Minns. 'Obviously, if the member, Jodi, is offended in any way or anyone else is offended, of course I will apologise,' Mr Baird said. Mr Minns and Ms McKay are both from the Labor right faction. Female MP, Jodi McKay has slammed Mike Baird after he likened her behaviour to that of a pin up girl in Parliament on Wednesday when he said 'She's up there doing calendar shots.' “From our oldest life members to the newest of Labor recruits, to our trade union members — this contest has energised our movement,” Ms McKay said. ', 'It is not funny nor is it appropriate to liken women seeking leadership to a "calendar shot". Former premier Kristina Keneally described the New South Wales Premier's behaviour as 'sexist crap', New South Wales Labor general secretary, Kaila Murnain described the New South Wales Premier's behaviour as 'disgraceful', New South Wales Labor general secretary Kaila Murnain and former premier Kristina Keneally have voiced their opposition to Mr Baird's (pictured) comments and support for Jodi McKay, Jodi McKay (pictured) has represented Strathfield for the Australian Labor Party since 2015. Ms McKay has highlighted her “record of standing up to powerful and vested interests” and says she can beat Premier Gladys Berejiklian at the 2023 poll. McKay grew up in the little town of Gloucester, north of Newcastle, where her father, Bruce, worked in the dairy industry before joining the local council, and her mother, Colleen, owned the local haberdashery shop. All Images Copyright Photography by Jodi|ProPhoto Blogsite|La Lune. Picture: Jonathan NgSource:News Corp Australia. The RETURN of Eat Out to Help Out? Such a great spot! Led by Jodi McKay following her election as leader of the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch) and NSW Leader of the Opposition on 29 June 2019; the shadow ministry was announced on 3 July. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Fellow journos not burdened by the print media's traditional bias against TV "talent" had a regard for her ability. A BIRTHDAY-timed holiday turned into a bigger celebration for Hunter Minister Jodi McKay, when she became engaged to partner Stephen Fenn. “We have a fabulous team of MPs and no matter how each of us voted, we find common purpose in our values and our fight to win government.” Mr Minns congratulated Ms McKay on her victory. Jodi McKay weeps in the dock as Icac hears of smear campaign This article is more than 6 years old Ex-Labor NSW minister recalls 'horrible, horrible time' in … Here’s a good song I wrote to antagonise my husband. She is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing Strathfield for the Labor Party since 2015, having previously represented Newcastle from 2007 until her defeat at the 2011 election. EXCLUSIVE: So much for the Strictly bubble! New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has come under fire for interrupting MP Jodi McKay during Question Time likening her behaviour to that of a calendar pin-up girl. Her mother owned a haberdashery shop. ', Ms McKay posted a video of the Premier's comments to Facebook and Wednesday and said 'This is what happens when you take on the Premier of NSW in question time (pictured), 'She's up there doing calendar shots! NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay with Granville MP Julia Finn, who was named in a branch stacking report. Home; About; Portfolio. The Strathfield MP won the vote against Kogarah MP Chris Minns. Want to make a difference? Our email address, info@jodiemckay.com remains unchanged. “Keep it a Fantasy”, IMPORTANT: From today this page will serve as the official website for www.jodiemckay.com until further notice. In an extremely varied musical career, Jodie has performed in a number of bands and shows in different roles, playing bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano and mandolin, as well as being an accomplished harmony singer and lead vocalist. “I would also like to thank my colleagues for their support and their continued encouragement and counsel. Eastern Freeway Porsche tragedy: Truck driver Mohinder Singh... Australian war crimes: Scott Morrison’s warning ahead of rep... Laneway attacker Jackson Williams subject to ‘vigilante’ act... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Mike Baird (pictured) interrupted female MP, Jodi McKay, during Question Time at Federal Parliament in Canberra on Wednesday likening her behaviour to that of a calendar pin-up girl, The New South Wales Premier was discussing the Labor Deputy Leader position, which Jodi McKay (pictured), member for Strathfield was touted to fill, Ms McKay posted a video of the Premier's comments to Facebook on Wednesday and said 'This is what happens when you take on the Premier of NSW in question time. Jodi Leyanne McKay (born 16 August 1969) is an Australian politician, who has been the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of New South Wales since June 2019. Jodi Leyanne McKay (born 16 August 1969) is an Australian politician, who has been the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of New South Wales since June 2019. One of my old ones. The member for Strathfield, in Sydney’s inner west, speaking at the first candidate’s debate against Chris Minns. View the profiles of people named Jody McKay. Join Facebook to connect with Jody McKay and others you may know. Picture: Jonathan NgSource:News Corp Australia, “My job now is to work with her to see a Labor Government in NSW in 2023 and be a loyal member of her united team.”. It looks like you may be having problems playing this video. Who wants me?,' Baird said, as Liberal members laughed in the background (pictured). The comments below have not been moderated. EXCLUSIVE: 'Complimenting Kim Jong-un was wrong. She is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing Strathfield for the Labor Party since 2015, having previously represented Newcastle from 2007 until her defeat at the 2011 election. Mr Baird was discussing the Labor Deputy Leader position, which Ms McKay, member for Strathfield, was touted to fill before she decided to put her support behind Michael Delaney when he began shouting. This sweet little 87 year old Grandma made my day. Picture: AAP/Paul BravenSource:AAP. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Hard-working Jodi moved to Newcastle after finishing school. The piggy back rides, hanging from trees, I’m pumped for all of you that this beautiful home and property is going to be staying in the family for you to enjoy for years to come! Tiled Gallery; Carousel Gallery; McKay Family Your email is never published or shared. Who wants me? Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Jones square off in fiery Lateline... New Zealanders choose to keep the Union Jack after rejecting... 'Lucky I was there!' The couple were in regional France for about two weeks to mark Ms McKay's 40th birthday, on August 16, when Mr Fenn popped the question. I have three beautiful children, the most supportive husband, a dog Ranger, two cats and chickens. More than 11,000 rank-and-file party members voted in the ballot before Labor’s MPs met on Saturday to cast their vote, in what was the largest leadership election in NSW in about 70 years.