The Hon Barry O’Farrell is the Member for Kur–ing–gai and a former Liberal premier of New South Wales. On Tuesday 1 July 2014 Barry O’Farrell addressed The Sydney Institute to launch Anne Henderson’s Menzies at War (NewSouth 2014). Barry O’Farrell reminded his audience of the many parallels between much contemporary politics and the years of…

The Hon Barry O’Farrell, Premier of New South Wales, gave the introduction to Dr Amanda Foreman at The Sydney Institute’s Annual Dinner 2013 on Tuesday 30 April. The premier highlighted not only Amanda Foreman’s contribution to history but also her keen interest in “liberty” and its paradoxes.  INTRODUCTION – DR AMANDA FOREMAN  BARRY O’FARRELL  Dr…

The Hon Barry O’Farrell, Premier of New South Wales, addressed The Sydney Institute on Monday 4 July 2011. His speech marked the end of the first 100 days of the newly elected Liberal-National Coalition NSW government following a landslide win at the March 2011 state election. With a larger than average task ahead of it,…

Barry O’Farrell is the leader of the NSW Liberal Party and State Opposition leader. Elected to State Parliament in 1995, he has held numerous shadow portfolios including Leader of the House, Treasurer, Waterways, Transport and Health. On Wednesday 27 October 2010, Barry O’Farrell addressed The Sydney Institute to outline the Opposition’s five point action plan…