Tuesday, 31 March 2026

 Martin CAMERON (Morwell) (13:18): I have had the privilege of visiting several local schools this term and meeting their outstanding student leaders. I say a huge thankyou to Stockdale Road Primary School, Morwell Park Primary School, Hazelwood North Primary School, Traralgon South Primary School, Kurnai College, St Vincent’s Primary School in Morwell and Lumen Christi Primary School in Churchill. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your leadership ceremonies and classrooms. It has been fantastic. To all this year’s school students, congratulations. Being elected to a leadership position is both an honour and a responsibility. Your peers have placed their trust in you, and I have every confidence you will approach your role with dedication, integrity and enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on your school community.

This week I also had the privilege of attending Lavalla Catholic College in Traralgon. It is my former secondary school. The member for Gippsland South, the member for Hawthorn and the member for Frankston on the other side of the chamber also attended Lavalla Catholic College, and I was pleased to show the principal a photo of us former students here in Parliament.

In closing, I do have an Easter presentation coming up, with over 700 students doing a colouring competition, and I will award our winners shortly.