Thursday, 4 December 2025

 Richard WELCH (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:10): One of the things I enjoy most about being a local member of Parliament is the privilege to attend and support student leadership and achievement awards in my community. Two such local award nights have already taken place, and there are many more to come between now and the end of December. I would like to congratulate Olivia Chan, who on Wednesday 26 November was presented the Emmaus College Junior School Leadership Award. I would also like to congratulate Ava Wilcox, who on Friday 28 November was presented the Kingswood College Courage and Perseverance Award. Both Olivia and Ava were selected by their schools for their exceptional attitude to learning and self-discipline as well as care and respect for others. Olivia and Ava are an inspiration to their schools. Their families, I am sure, and the local communities are very proud of them, and I wish them all the very best for their future studies and wherever their journey may lead them.