Premier Barry O'Farrell was in Liverpool on Wednesday, as guest speaker at the monthly Liverpool Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at the Comfort Inn Hunts.
It was the first time he was at the luncheon in his role as premier as almost a year to the day he was guest speaker last February when he was Opposition Leader during the 2011 NSW State election campaign.
''It's great to be back in Liverpool,'' Mr O'Farrell said.
''It is a year since I was last here at the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce luncheon when I was opposition leader, but since then I have changed jobs in the meantime.
''I see Liverpool as an important city and its area for the future growth of business, development and jobs.''
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce president Harry Hunt said there were 180 guests at the function.
''We're very pleased to have the premier back here as guest speaker and we invite him back again for next year and would like to make it an annual event for Mr O'Farrell to come and speak at the chamber,'' Mr Hunt said.
Mr O'Farrell hinted he would accept the invite to be the chamber guest speaker against next February.
''Why not, but only if Harry Hunt is here,'' Mr O'Farrell quipped.