Mr HAMER (Box Hill) (09:57): I rise to thank every single resident in the Box Hill electorate for their hard work and selfless sacrifice to protect our community and our healthcare system. Since our first COVID-19 case emerged in Victoria back in January 2020 we have all asked so much of our communities, and they have delivered every single time. Box Hill is no exception to that. It has been a deeply challenging 20 months—missed weddings and birthdays; missed time with loved ones young and old; no graduations; no catch-ups at local neighbourhood houses, sporting clubs or even local restaurants; and for many students limited onsite learning at school or university. There is so much that every Box Hill resident has sacrificed, and for that I say thank you. Your efforts, sacrifices and resilience have saved lives.