Speeches

Closure Of Hurstville City Probus

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

I regrettably inform the House of the closure of Hurstville City Probus. In February this year, Hurstville Probus voted to close the group after 40 years of service to our local community and communities far and wide.

Probus is all about fun, friendship and fellowship in retirement. They keep retirees active and engaged in the local community and help others in the process. Throughout its lifetime, Hurstville City Probus certainly fulfilled this vision.

Harmony Day

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

I acknowledge the success of this year's Harmony Day celebrations held right around the country.

This year is the twenty-first anniversary of Harmony Day. For many of us that will seem like a relatively short amount of time. When we say a tradition is 21 years old, we usually consider it to be a fairly new tradition. However, in the context of Harmony Day and cultural acceptance in Australia, 21 years seem like a lifetime.

COVID-19 And Healthcare Workers

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

I acknowledge the ongoing and amazing contributions of frontline health workers across New South Wales, across the country and indeed across the globe. In particular I acknowledge the work of those associated with the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District who have played an integral part in the management of the COVID-19 response.