Türkiye and Syria earthquakes
Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (09:42): Whilst the world celebrates the Chinese New Year, sadly, the world now mourns the devastation wreaked by this week’s earthquake on the people of Türkiye and Syria. I offer my deepest sympathies to the Victorian Turkish and Syrian communities, who are coming to terms with the loss of families, friends and entire communities and towns. The reports from Türkiye and Syria in the past few days have shown the widespread destruction and heartache this event has caused. We have seen tragic scenes from the ground – but from tragedy comes bravery, and we have seen the inspirational courage shown by the rescue crews, who are risking their own lives in their desperate attempts to find and rescue survivors. Our thoughts are also with them as they go about their work without fear for their safety, and I encourage every Victorian who is able to contribute to the relief effort.