Tuesday, 14 October 2025

 Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (14:13): Last week I joined over 700 exhibitors at the Elmore Field Days. There I saw over 30,000 visitors checking out the stalls that offered all of what the Victorian agricultural community is interested in, from large-scale machinery to yours truly, the humble little state MP who represents the region. The three-day expo is run by the Elmore and District Machinery Field Days Incorporated and boasts over 500 volunteers who commit their time to seeing the field days being the success it is. The local community established the Elmore Field Days in 1964, and each year the proceeds from this not-for-profit organisation go back into the community, supporting local infrastructure, services and activities. My stall was overwhelmed by constituents and visitors to the region alike, where we were praised for our tireless efforts at Parliament, heard all of their complaints about other parties and answered plenty of questions in relation to state policy. I intend to book a site again next year to continue being a part of such a wonderful cause that not only helps the local community of Elmore but also attracts many visitors to the region.