Thursday, 16 November 2023

Remembrance Day

Sam GROTH (Nepean) (09:54): On 11 November I attended the Rye Cemetery and Memorial Gardens as a guest of the Rye Cemetery Trust and unveiled a plaque for the unmarked and unregarded graves on that site. I was also joined by the school captains from Rye Primary, who helped lay 250 flags on the graves of those who have served this country. I think now it is more important than ever that we recognise the Australians who gave their lives in service to protect this country.

I also want to take this moment to condemn the complete disregard shown by the member for Richmond at a Remembrance Day service over the weekend. Remembrance Day is about remembering those soldiers who have fallen in protecting this country, and the member should be ashamed that such an important day was used to push her own political agenda. It is a disgrace.