Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Australia Day awards

Mr ROWSWELL: I wish to congratulate the recipients of this year’s 2020 Australia Day awards. Strong communities like ours require the ongoing contribution of strong and capable individuals prepared to dedicate their time and their service for the betterment of others. Congratulations to Bayside City Council Citizen of the Year, Reverend Bruce Corben; Young Citizen of the Year, Emily Fairweather; Senior Citizen of the Year, Ralph Butcher; and Individual Environmental Award recipient, Derek Jones. The following members of our community were also awarded a medal in the general division of the Order of Australia: Mr Anthony Corr; Mrs Kerry Franklin; Mr Jolyon Good; Mr George Halvagis; my predecessor, Mr Murray Thompson; Mr Peter Walsh; and finally, awarded an officer in the general division of the Order of Australia, Major General David McLachlan, retired. Congratulations to all.