Thursday, 4 December 2025

 Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:09): Today I want to congratulate the Armenian National Committee of Australia for their 50th anniversary. Three of their community centres are in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region, and they have multiple groups in my area. Since its establishment in 1975 it has been the peak public affairs body representing more than 60,000 Armenian Australians, many of whom live in Melbourne and Sydney. Its work has ensured that the voices of Armenian Australians are heard in our democratic institutions, while also promoting civic participation, cultural preservation and the values of justice and human rights. Last weekend the Armenian Australian community at the ANC-AU gala event celebrated with all of their dignitaries, and many that could not come sent their tributes – fitting tributes to the organisation’s achievements. They launched their 50th anniversary booklet, capturing the history and contributions of generations of Armenian Australians who have enriched our nation’s cultural, social and political life. On behalf of this Parliament, I congratulate the ANC-AU for its leadership and the Armenian Australian community on its remarkable milestone.