Thursday, 31 October 2024


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Raymond Shuey


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Raymond Shuey

Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (10:22): Thank you, President. On 20 August former Victoria Police officer and assistant commissioner for traffic and operations Dr Ray Shuey passed away after a long battle with ill health. I met Ray through our involvement with the Community Advocacy Alliance, or the CAA.

Even after his retirement from Victoria Police, Ray conducted reviews for VicRoads and Victoria Police. He also coordinated the police response to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. Ray served as president of the International Safety Foundation, which facilitates the international transfer of road safety and medical equipment to save lives in lower income countries, and Ray regularly consulted on road safety and police operations safety in Australia and worldwide.

A Vietnam vet, Ray worked until the very end, even speaking with people the day before his passing about important matters regarding road safety. I spoke to Ivan Ray, one of his colleagues, who said he spoke to him on the day of his death and he was still on the job and advocating for what is best for the community. The day before his passing he was speaking about a report he had written into the traffic incident which involved former Premier Daniel Andrews. As is typical of the former Premier, Mr Andrews sought to denigrate Ray even after his death, but I think his record of achievement and service puts that to shame. My thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends at this time. May he rest in peace.