Thursday, 4 December 2025

 Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (10:04): As the year draws to a close, I take this opportunity to reflect on and celebrate some of the incredible people that make my community such a vibrant and welcoming place. Raj and the team at the Australian Women’s Association continue to share culture and unite our community. Haroot and the Nova Armenia Society continue their work supporting the Armenian community and preserving their rich culture. Kiran Sidhu has been tireless in her efforts to ensure that vital health awareness and information reaches our CALD communities. Bhawna and the team at Kali Mata Mandir have hosted many wonderful events at their increasingly busy and vibrant temple. Congratulations to Jaikishaan and Rashmi on the opening of their new JYUG perfume display store; to Gurpreet, Jasvinder and Sukhpreet on the opening of their Celebrations superstore; and to Harpal on the opening of Northside Imaging.

It is always exciting to see local businesses open, thrive and grow and I wish them all the best.