Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (10:10): As we continue to celebrate Chinese New Year I want to acknowledge the extraordinary staff members in my office who help me support and engage with our vibrant Chinese community. Glen Waverley district is proudly multicultural. The language skills, cultural understanding and lived experience within my team are not just helpful, they are essential to how we genuinely connect with and serve our community. Kimberly Huang joined my office in 2024 and has quickly become an integral part of our work. Her professionalism, insight and outstanding media skills ensure that my correspondence, speeches and social media communication are clear, respectful and reflective of the diverse community we represent. I also want to recognise someone very special, my office manager Rachel Tian. Those who know Rachel understand that her contributions extend far beyond her title. For more than a decade she has dedicated herself to supporting parliamentary representatives with fortitude, tenacity and an unwavering sense of duty – including you, Deputy Speaker. Rachel brings wisdom, cultural insight and deep community relationships that strengthen everything we do. Her steady leadership ensures our office runs smoothly and that every constituent is treated with care and respect. Born in the Year of the Horse, with her birthday next week, Rachel truly embodies strength and perseverance. I wish you a happy Chinese New Year. Here is to another year of friendship, growth and proudly serving our community together. WSATP.