Thursday, 26 May 2022
Members statements
Federal election
Federal election
Ms CRUGNALE: The weekend ended with the election of a federal Labor government—and what a joyous relief. The healing journey begins, rightfully starting with the full recognition of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. To all our ALP branch members, supporters and friends whose unwavering dedication and unity in this campaign had no bounds, your support for our federal candidates, Jessica O’Donnell for Monash, Abi Kumar for La Trobe and Cassandra Fernando for Holt, has been energising and inspiring. You made phone calls, doorknocked, attended street stalls, markets and train stations, got up at ridiculous hours, stood for hours at pre-poll and handed out on election day with humour, civility and kindness. You never wavered from the conversations about child care, dignity for our elderly in aged care, an integrity commission, renewables, local manufacturing, skills and training, and our Labor legacies to strengthen Medicare and the NDIS and protect superannuation. You helped our community vote for change to bring out our best, work together, heal, embrace our differences and celebrate our diversity. We walk together now, all of us, arm in arm, side by side.