Thursday, 30 May 2024

 Tom McINTOSH (Eastern Victoria) (09:47): I would like to acknowledge the work and leadership of Kate Graham and Gippsland Women’s Health in calling on men in leadership positions across Gippsland to discuss gender equality and family violence. Men came in from small business, industry, unions, local government and health services right across Gippsland for the conversation. I also want to acknowledge Chris Buckingham and the Latrobe Valley Authority for the work they did in bringing people together. I think everyone in the room agreed it was the first meeting of many, and everyone took on a responsibility to act to see change occur. I look forward to continuing to be a part of that group of men pushing for the change that we all want to see across our communities.