Quotes from Gladys Berejiklian

NSW is always guided by the experts. It's not for politicians to decide how we manage hazard reduction or back burning operations.

All of us from time to time look back and think we could've handled things differently or better.

I want the people of Wagga to know that my government will work hard across NSW, but especially in that region, to win back the trust that we have clearly lost.

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

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

I am very open to looking at potential tax changes to improve housing affordability.

I value human life. I don't want to see human life taken away unnecessarily.

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

People don't like to see instability.

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.

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.

The relocated Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta will be the anchor for arts and culture for the region, and now the site for the museum is locked in.

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.

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

I'm here to govern for everybody and I hope that people judge me on my merits and what I can do.

Anyone who advocates pill testing is giving the green light to drugs. That is absolutely unacceptable.

My father was a welder on the second-highest sail, so the Opera House has a special place in my heart.

It took me a while to learn how to spell my own name.

The community spoke loudly and clearly and said, 'You need to protect prime agricultural land, you need to protect our water catchments,' and that's exactly what we've done.

I don't like hair spray in my hair.

Of course Labor think it's a choice between schools, hospitals or stadiums - because they were so incompetent they couldn't manage the budget so they never had the opportunity to build like we have.

I absolutely will be putting my stamp on this government and my leadership.

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 am someone who will listen and someone who has an open mind.