Friday, 14 November 2025

 Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (09:52): I had a wonderful evening at the independence movement Australia annual gala dinner at Our Lady of Lebanon Maron reception with the guest of honour Michel Moawad, member of the Lebanese Parliament. The presence of Mr Moawad in Victoria was a proud moment for our Lebanese-Australian community, a community that has contributed so much to the cultural, social and economic fabric of our nation. His leadership in Lebanon is fighting for the principles of sovereignty, transparency and national unity – values that deeply resonate with all who believe in democracy and justice. I would like to thank the president of the independence movement Australia, Tony Mouawad, for the invitation.