Thursday, 3 April 2025

 Melissa HORNE (Williamstown – Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Minister for Health Infrastructure) (10:01): There has been so much happening across the Williamstown electorate over the last few weeks. As we mark the end of Ramadan, I want to extend my best wishes to the Islamic community for their Eid celebrations. I also want to recognise the invaluable contributions of the Australian Islamic Centre and the Australian Islamic Centre College in my electorate. Through education and charitable initiatives these institutions play a crucial role in fostering multiculturalism. It was an honour to attend the annual Ramadan iftar dinner at the Australian Islamic Centre, where I once again witnessed the generosity and hospitality that define this sacred month. I also had the pleasure of attending the end of school celebrations and the start of Eid with students and staff at the Australian Islamic Centre College, which now educates more than 150 people. Majida Ali and all her staff do an incredible job down there.