Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Rob Armstrong

Joe McCRACKEN (Western Victoria) (13:46): I rise to acknowledge Rob Armstrong, who is a councillor for the Rural City of Ararat but also an incredibly passionate advocate for farmers and rural Victorians. Rob has championed the voice of farmers, volunteers and rural Victorians in being one of the most prominent vocal advocates against the emergency services tax. Rob has made multiple media appearances in the last few weeks and has been an important speaker at rallies on the steps of this place. I would especially like to highlight Rob’s media appearance on Channel 10’s The Project, where he detailed the severe stress, mental strain and pressure that farming communities are currently experiencing. Rob’s own story is indeed a powerful one, where he detailed his own very personal experiences in dealing with the threat of bushfire from a very early age. I want to congratulate Rob for being such a strong advocate for farmers, volunteers and rural Victorians. The fight for respect and fairness continues. Rob, like many others, is unapologetic for standing up for what matters most.