Thursday, 5 February 2026

 Natalie SULEYMAN (St Albans – Minister for Veterans, Minister for Small Business and Employment, Minister for Youth) (10:07): Our Vietnamese community have contributed so much, and I would like to also congratulate Australia Day honour recipient, my very good friend and councillor for Maribyrnong Cuc Lam on being recognised. As many would know, Cr Cuc Lam migrated to this country as a refugee with nothing more than a red suitcase, and it is testament to her hard work and commitment as a community leader and a contributor in local government. As the former mayor, I am very proud to call her my friend. I also want to thank Senior Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan and Hai Pham from the Quang Minh temple, Dr Pham and many others for their great work.