Wednesday, 1 April 2026

 Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (19:03): (1620) My adjournment is for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The action I seek is for the minister to join me to visit the See Yup Temple in South Melbourne, an important landmark of deep cultural, historical and community significance within our state. Established in 1866, the See Yup Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Australia. It was founded by migrants from the See Yup district and has long served as both a place of worship and a community hub – a place of gathering, support and cultural continuity for generations.

In 2024 the See Yup Society of Melbourne received $60,000 from the Allan Labor government to restore the temple after a fire earlier that year that caused significant damage to the main building. Today the temple remains an active and vibrant site maintained with great care by dedicated volunteers and community leaders.

I take this opportunity to invite the Minister for Multicultural Affairs to visit the See Yup Temple. Such a visit would provide a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the community to better understand its history and ongoing contributions and to reaffirm the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Victoria’s rich multicultural heritage.