Thursday, 16 November 2023

Melton electorate

Steve McGHIE (Melton) (14:50): (439) My question is to the Minister for Veterans. What programs are the Allan Labor government delivering to support and remember the contributions of veterans in the Melton electorate? Every year on 11 November at 11 am we pause to remember those who have served and those who have died in all wars and peacekeeping operations. It was an honour to attend the Remembrance Day service in Melton last Saturday. I pay credit to president Stephen Cook, vice-president Russell Pettis and secretary Andrew Jeynes of the Melton RSL; Wayne Gillies, president of the Melton Vietnam veterans; and of course all the families that support our local veterans. Remembrance Day means many things to many different people depending on their experiences, and this was clear at the Melton service. People from across the electorate joined to pause to remember the service and sacrifices of our brave service men and women. It is so important that we continue to support veterans on Remembrance Day and every day. As our state and nation grow, we must ensure that we learn and remember the contributions of our veterans, including in my electorate. I look forward to the minister’s response.