Tuesday, 9 December 2025

 Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (13:31): With today being the last day of sitting, I would like to use this opportunity to wish every Victorian a very merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous and safe new year. We all know many Victorians are doing it tough with the housing crisis, the cost of living and a dangerous fire season on top of it all. Those of us lucky enough to have family and friends to celebrate with and a roof over our head should seriously consider spreading the Christmas cheer throughout our extended communities, be it by volunteering at a church or a local food share, checking in on an elderly neighbour and offering to mow their lawn or even seriously considering signing up to be a volunteer with the SES, CFA or local Lions club, just to name a few. There are endless possibilities to give back to the community and gain new lifelong friends along the way. This is what truly matters in life, and being a part of it all is rewarding beyond words.