Thursday, 16 September 2021

Hon. Rosemary Varty, OAM

Ms VALLENCE (Evelyn)

It is with great pleasure that I pay tribute to the Honourable Rosemary Varty, OAM, Yarra Valley local and former member of the Legislative Council and inform Parliament of her recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list, receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the community and to lawn bowls—a tremendous and well-deserved honour.

Rosemary served our community as the member for Nunawading Province and later Silvan Province, and served Victoria as Cabinet Secretary in the Kennett government. She also dedicated years of service as a director and president of Bowls Victoria, a councillor in the former City of Box Hill and a board member of the Mont De Lancey Historical Trust, and contributed to the design of Healesville hospital’s sanctuary garden and the Seville Water Play Park.

Rosemary is passionate about our community and is an inspiration, mentor and friend to many, including me. Congratulations, Rosemary!