Thursday, 15 May 2025

 Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Ambulance Services) (09:41): Kerry Murphy PSM AFSM was a towering figure in our local fire services and across the CFA. Kerry’s funeral service is being held today and live streamed from the new Mount Macedon CFA station at 11 am. Kerry joined the Mount Macedon CFA in the early 1970s and served with distinction in leadership roles, including as captain and as group officer. He led during times of immense challenge, including the Ash Wednesday fires, and was instrumental in the recovery and rebuilding of our region. In 2006 Kerry was appointed chair of the CFA board. His wisdom and calm demeanour led us through the Black Saturday fires. Kerry’s focus on the safety and wellbeing of CFA members was transformative and unrelenting. Kerry dedicated 50 years of his life to the CFA, and I send my sincere condolences to his wife Bernadette and son Steven, his extended family and friends and everyone in the CFA for whom Kerry cared so much.