GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN

I'm not scared of anybody.

I will say this: in a state of emergency operations decisions are taken by the commissioner. It's not for politicians to interfere.

I want to pay tribute to the teachers who, during my life at school in the public education system, saw something in me and encouraged it.

The average person that lives in Sydney, if they want to buy a house in Sydney, that shouldn't be out of reach for them.

For the states that take the lead on reform - asset recycling, deregulation, service innovation - the Federal Government could step back, and allow greater flexibility in how we deliver our responsibilities.

I want to encourage students during school hours to express their views, to discuss their views in the classroom or the playground.

My parents gave us a strong sense of civic responsibility.

For me, when you're standing in Parramatta you'll be looking to the west for the best jobs, not necessarily the east.

People can expect that from me as premier: If there's something to be done, something to be fixed, it'll happen.

I try and live my life simply and purely.

My government has been playing catch-ups building the schools, hospitals, roads and transport links our state needs to deal with our growing population after years of do-nothing Labor governments.

We are a government that does its homework and listens to the public.

I've done things my own way every since I've entered public office.

I strongly believe supply is the best way to address housing affordability.

I'm always happy to listen, always happy to consider what the community wants. But there are also times when you make a decision, you stick by your guns because you know it's in the best interests of the community.

The states have never had a voice when it comes to immigration or population policy. I think that needs to change.

I am a strong believer in small government that doesn't interfere in people's lives.

We should return to Howard-era immigration levels in NSW.

It's distressing to see anyone in the community struggle to access public transport - whether they're elderly, customers with a disability or families with prams.

I'm my own harshest critic but I'm also master of my own destiny.

I'm not going to judge anybody on their personal circumstances.

If you give government five things to do, we might do two or three but if you give us three things to do, we'll do all three.

For me, being Australian is having the opportunity to be your best. This country, this state, gives us every opportunity we could hope for.

I was born in Manly Hospital, I pretty much grew up in my grandmother's house until my parents bought their own home.

When I come to Manly I just remember my childhood.