Wednesday, 19 November 2025

 Bronwyn HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (10:44): I would like to pay tribute to Peggy Decker, a long time Labor Party stalwart and adamant defender of workers rights who passionately fought for justice all her life. You would not want to get on the wrong side of Peggy if she thought you were not genuine or your politics were too right. However, if you were with her in her fight for justice, she was a courageous, loyal comrade. I first met Peggy when I started working at the Food Preservers’ Union when I was in my early 20s, and I especially enjoyed her rendition of Solidarity Forever. Peggy suffered ill health for a number of years, and we lost touch. However, I was so pleased when she and Phil accepted an invitation to my son’s 21st birthday. My thoughts are with Peggy’s husband Phil and daughter Lee and her grandchildren, who were the love of her life. Vale, Peggy Decker, and thank you for all you have done.