Thursday, 20 February 2025

 Dylan WIGHT (Tarneit) (14:57): (1007) My question is to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and it is: how has Victorian Mosque Open Day helped to break down stigma towards Islamic faith groups? Victoria’s annual open mosque day is a day that brings communities together and fosters understanding and mutual respect. In Tarneit we are lucky to have three remarkable mosques that are not just places of worship but also centres of community, charity and education. I would like to thank Melbourne Grand Mosque, Golden Wattle Masjid and also Virgin Mary Mosque for welcoming me and the broader community. In times when division is great, events like Victorian Mosque Open Day remind us of what truly matters: respect, understanding and community. I would like to thank the residents of Tarneit for demonstrating these values this past weekend.