Tuesday, 8 March 2022
Members statements
International Women’s Day
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Table of contents
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Bills
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Bill 2021
- Major Events Legislation Amendment (Unauthorised Ticket Packages and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2021
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Bills
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Bill 2021
- Major Events Legislation Amendment (Unauthorised Ticket Packages and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2021
International Women’s Day
Ms HORNE (Williamstown—Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Fishing and Boating) (12:44): We all stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us and as the member for Williamstown reflecting on what International Women’s Day means to the women of the inner west, I am conscious that much of the progress we have made in equality comes from women who lived in Williamstown.
Let me start with the former member for Williamstown and our first female Premier, Joan Kirner, who never missed an opportunity to fight for equality and whose mentoring of young women was second to none. Lynne Kosky, former member for Altona and resident of Williamstown, was equally passionate, and having worked with Lynne when I was in the Department of Transport I know her commitment to changing the male paradigm of transport and to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture and workplace was palpable. And of course Australia’s first female Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon, continues her advocacy for better conditions for women and better health care. I am proud to have established the Nicola Roxon Social Justice Award in my local schools so that every year I can recognise a kid who has contributed to improving social justice.
But the list of formidable activist women in Williamstown does not stop there. This year we sadly lost the passionate health advocate, trade unionist and campaigner against inappropriate urban development Rennis Witham. Williamstown will be forever in her debt for the Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park. Miley Nguyen works tirelessly as an advocate for the Vietnamese community, Gill Gannon in the Newport Traders Association and not a week goes by where the formidable Carol Willis is not supporting families and those in need through Anglicare emergency relief.