Regina Leung-Huning
Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (09:39): I rise today to speak about the wonderful Regina Leung-Huning, a stalwart of the Whittlesea Chinese Association, local constituent and someone I am proud to call a friend. Regina has been a longstanding member of the Whittlesea Chinese Association and its president since 2013. After 10 years of dedicated service to the club, Regina decided not to recontest the position of president at the annual general meeting held yesterday. The association under Regina’s presidency has done so much fantastic work for the community, such as delivering hampers during COVID to those who were isolated – hampers of course containing food and other essential items; running information sessions on COVID vaccinations and the importance of that, not just to save lives but to keep the broader community safe; and holding many successful cultural events as part of their annual program, often inviting many different community organisations and different cultural organisations so that everyone truly could have a multifaith and multicultural experience. Regina has also participated in the Whittlesea Multicultural Communities Council, being an active member in helping organise cross-cultural events and engaging proactively with government. Her service to the community has never stopped and never waned, even during recent years when she has endured significant personal hardship. Thank you, Regina, for all of the work you have done and will continue to do in our community. You have our love and grateful respect.