Tuesday, 3 February 2026

 Ella GEORGE (Lara) (20:41): (1496) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Veterans, and the action that I seek is for the minister to visit the Norlane RSL and see the incredible work that they are doing in supporting the local veterans community in and around Norlane. The Norlane RSL is a fantastic local RSL, and its committee and members work extremely hard to build a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Their Friday night raffles and dinners are a local highlight, where volunteers take turns to cook for the night and members gather together to catch up, creating a fun, warm and engaging evening for everyone. It is an RSL full of history, with so many historic and commemorative items on display inside. In fact the suburb name, Norlane, is named after Norman Lane, a local resident and Ford factory worker who served his country in the Second World War and died as a prisoner of war on the Thai–Burma Railway. Recently the Norlane RSL have been working on an installation to commemorate service men and women. This installation will see soldier silhouettes made out of metal installed at the RSL as an important reminder of the service and sacrifice of veterans. I look forward to welcoming the minister to the Norlane RSL.