Thursday, 5 March 2026
Members statements
Pako Festa
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Table of contents
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Motions
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Motions by leave
- Cindy McLEISH
- Tim RICHARDSON
- Tim READ
- Anthony CIANFLONE
- John PESUTTO
- John LISTER
- Michael O’BRIEN
- Sarah CONNOLLY
- Chris CREWTHER
- Belinda WILSON
- Wayne FARNHAM
- Michaela SETTLE
- Martin CAMERON
- Josh BULL
- Richard RIORDAN
- Katie HALL
- Roma BRITNELL
- Eden FOSTER
- Rachel WESTAWAY
- David HODGETT
- Annabelle CLEELAND
- Kim WELLS
- Kim O’KEEFFE
- Jade BENHAM
- David SOUTHWICK
- James NEWBURY
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Motions
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Motions by leave
- Cindy McLEISH
- Tim RICHARDSON
- Tim READ
- Anthony CIANFLONE
- John PESUTTO
- John LISTER
- Michael O’BRIEN
- Sarah CONNOLLY
- Chris CREWTHER
- Belinda WILSON
- Wayne FARNHAM
- Michaela SETTLE
- Martin CAMERON
- Josh BULL
- Richard RIORDAN
- Katie HALL
- Roma BRITNELL
- Eden FOSTER
- Rachel WESTAWAY
- David HODGETT
- Annabelle CLEELAND
- Kim WELLS
- Kim O’KEEFFE
- Jade BENHAM
- David SOUTHWICK
- James NEWBURY
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Pako Festa
Ella GEORGE (Lara) (10:42): What an incredible weekend we just had in Geelong, with the annual Pako Festa back and bigger than ever. It was so incredible to join the member for Geelong at Pako Festa last Saturday, an annual event that takes place down Geelong’s famous Pakington Street and a beautiful celebration of our multicultural communities. Can I say a big thankyou to Cultura, who run this event every single year. Thank you to all of their staff and volunteers and a special shout-out to the Cultura youth council – amazing young multicultural leaders who stepped up, ran their own stage at Pako Festa with great success and were volunteering throughout the event. It is an incredible opportunity to see the diverse multicultural communities in Geelong celebrate their cultures, try some new food and learn more about one another. It is incredible that we have this amazing festival in the heart of Geelong.