Bernard ‘Bernie’ D’arcy, OAM
Ms COUZENS (Geelong) (09:57): On Friday I joined a large gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Bernie D’arcy, OAM. Bernie was a stalwart of the Geelong labour movement. He joined the ALP in 1953. He was the secretary of Geelong Trades Hall for 15 years and held many other positions along with his work in the community. I had the great privilege to learn so much from Bernie. He knew the importance of good Labor policy and how it changes lives and workers rights. To his wife, Jean, and children, Susan, Christine, Craig, Barbara and Lynette, Bernie will be remembered for the great legacy he has left in the Geelong labour movement and the broader Geelong community. Vale, Comrade Bernie D’arcy.