Tuesday, 2 December 2025

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (14:07): I had the privilege of attending the International Vietnamese Law Enforcement Alliance, IVLEA, awards, an event that celebrates the remarkable achievement of Vietnamese and other Asian heritage law enforcement professionals. These awards honour individuals who represent the very best of public service and who have demonstrated excellence, leadership and unwavering dedication in their role across law enforcement agencies. Over the past three decades IVLEA has grown from a police officer’s vision into a respected global network fostering mateship, professional development and cultural pride among law enforcement professionals of Vietnamese heritage. The presence of ambassadors and consuls general from Vietnam, Laos, Japan and Indonesia alongside representatives of three levels of government – New South Wales senior command, senior representatives of AFP and other agencies – is a powerful testimony of IVLEA’s accomplishment and influence. As Vietnamese Australians, these officers, the honourees, are not only outstanding professionals but also role models, showing that integrity, hard work and dedication lead to success. Their achievements stand as a powerful example of the contributions the Vietnamese community have made to our society, a great testimony as we mark 50 years of Vietnamese refugee settlement in Australia. Congratulations to my colleague Detective Sergeant Luc Nguyen, founder of IVLEA, and his dedicated committee members for their outstanding initiative. Well done to the New South Wales command for recognising and supporting such an important program.