Wednesday, 5 February 2025

 Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, Minister for Housing and Building, Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts) (10:03): I want to speak today about Ian Wells. Ian Wells was a passionate member of the Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run. He was a man dedicated to making sure that our littlest Gippslanders had presents under their Christmas tree even when they grew up and lived in disadvantage. Ian was desperately, tragically killed one week after marrying his beloved Kathleen when his motorcycle ran off the road at the Tyers-Walhalla Road late on Saturday night. The Red Knights that he is part of are in mourning. The community is in mourning. Many people will know Ian from the sausage sizzles outside Bunnings in Morwell. They will know him from the community. They will know him from the work that he did to contribute to something that will go on and will be remembered because of his hard work. Vale, Ian Wells. My love to his family and everyone who loved him.