ANZAC DAY

Anzac Day provides an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have been injured and those who have paid the highest price of all in representing Australia in areas of conflict around the world for over 100 years. It is a time for reflection and a time to think of grief-stricken families and the carers…

VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS HONOUR ROLE

I would like to acknowledge the Lovett brothers from Lake Condah, who were recently added to the Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll. Alfred, Leonard, Edward, Herbert and Frederick Lovett all fought on the Western Front in World War I, and all returned home safely. It has been noted by Britain’s Imperial War Museum that no other…

OPERATION NEWSTART

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and it is in relation to Operation Newstart. Over the years I have had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies at City Hall in relation to Operation Newstart, and I have had the privilege of listening to the stories and hearing about…