Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Mackie Cricket Club

Mr TAK (Clarinda) (13:07): It was my pleasure to visit Mackie Cricket Club for Pink Stumps Day in February. Pink Stumps Day is a great cause, with all proceeds going to McGrath breast care nurses and supporting Australian families going through breast cancer. Thank you to everyone for their generous donations, including the member for Bentleigh, and congratulations to the women’s team, committee members and everyone involved in the successful fundraiser.

It was a difficult 2021 for the club, and it was nice to catch up with everyone, including the club’s secretary, Michael Pahoff. Michael is also an author, and I am enjoying his new book, Australia: A New More Inclusive History. It is an acknowledgement of the many contributions of multicultural Australia to our society and history. Clarinda is one of our most diverse electorates, so this is a welcome addition to our history books.